Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction Ancienne Lorette and finally Mont

Ancienne Lorette and finally Mont Joli where he obtained his RAF Observer wing

he is acknowledged as having been part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force

18 mm x 20

with one other person kneeling beside the Pope

closer than any other U

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction Ancienne Lorette and finally Mont(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, an enameled white four armed Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a finely enameled red Latin cross on each arm, with double sided design, surmounted by a Portuguese national tower, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 45. 98 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ball), with tarnished silver, suspended by original breast ribbon with a gilded clasp depicting a badge of the Order, overall very good.