Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction Archive "Under Fire" and "Daughter of

"Under Fire" and "Daughter of the Sioux"

29 mm x 80

probably German made c

Type I with 1914-1916 (in silver

Maclean Howard was struck off strength upon general demobilization at Military Headquarters in Ottawa

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction Archive "Under Fire" and "Daughter of(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, Lisbon assay office marked with an eagle's head above "925" (silver) and maker marked on the observe of the integral suspension, measuring 50 mm (w) x 53 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, missing its silver and green enamelled wreath suspension, replacement ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific Order