Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction The War Merit Cross First

The War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

an Oberbootmannsmaat

on a loop for suspension from a period original ribbon

1919-1940 period

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction The War Merit Cross First(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.