Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Set, By Casa Bastão, C.1980 Newly Listed George on its original ribboned

George on its original ribboned five-sided suspension with pinback

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2174 and awarded to those who took part in war campaigns for the independence of Italy

4th Class with Case

with silver/aluminum bullion tress on the top and bottom along the edges

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Set, By Casa Bastão, C.1980 Newly Listed George on its original ribboned(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. A complete I Class set, consisting of an enameled white gilded framed Latin Cross with Fleur de Lis ends in silver gilt, the obverse featuring nicely red enameled Latin cross on the centre, the reverse with double sided design, surmounted by an attached Portuguese tower also in silver gilt, measuring 55. 05 mm (w) x 83. 62 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), suspended by original ribbon with ornament