Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Newly Listed 1943 but the nature of

1943 but the nature of his visit is not documented in his service records

Underneath the eagle is a machine-embroidered tricolour cockade

A Waterloo Medal to Ainslie who Carried 69th Regiment Colours - (ENSIGN AINSLIE 69th REG

Toronto and Moncton

light blue medal bed

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Newly Listed 1943 but the nature of(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch