Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of These three were Private Thomas

These three were Private Thomas Byrne

37 mm (w) x 64

gold colored crest on red lid

with cream-coloured velvet cloth medal bed

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of These three were Private Thomas(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 unknown Portuguese hallmark, measuring 56. 45 mm (w) x 81. 94 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), suspended by original neck ribbon with ornament loop suspension, extremely good condition. Footnote: The order was