Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set certificate_of_authenticity period mounting with all but

period mounting with all but Turkish award sewn in place

000 men and women of the Air Forces of the British Commonwealth gave their lives in service

achieving the rank of Leading Seaman on August 15

1964 and awarded for courage in action or more general services

The modern miniature was based upon the L’Enfant standard eagle of 1902 and measures 15mm x 20mm

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set certificate_of_authenticity period mounting with all but(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