Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set certificate_of_authenticity crossguard and pommel showing nice

crossguard and pommel showing nice patina

period mounting with all but Turkish award sewn in place

A pair of event badges

achieving the rank of Leading Seaman on August 15

It exhibits some separation of the sections from the spine

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set certificate_of_authenticity crossguard and pommel showing nice(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath