Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Hold Karadag Madalyasi

Karadag Madalyasi

27 mm x 125 mm)

Cheltenham

The four Second War medals are un-named as issued

scattered surface rust evident

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Hold Karadag Madalyasi(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword on both the observe of the integral suspension and the reverse of the loop, measuring 57 mm (w) x 92. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific