Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold and the decoration is normally

and the decoration is normally only bestowed to senior Navy flag officers and Marine Corps general officers

They came form all over Canada

4th Armored Division at Pine Camp and was promoted to Captain

with a removable recessed medal bed for seating of the awards

the pattern number 4 and letter S

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold and the decoration is normally(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.