Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China out of Kingston

out of Kingston

Merit Cross for War Aid

each of the plates with a loop for suspending from a belt

Copper frame housing a sepia-toned image of a Prussian soldier

composed of bronze

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China out of Kingston(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath