Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal United Republic of reverse inscribed "IN RECOGNITION OF

reverse inscribed "IN RECOGNITION OF PATRIOTIC SERVICE DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN 1898" and engraved in running script to "R

surrounded by the inscription "NOT YET MATURE

A fine example of a second pattern enameled RLB (National Air Raid Protection League/Reichsluftschutzbund) membership stick pin

quillon and pommel with light contact in the nickel plating

He died on July 2

Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal United Republic of reverse inscribed "IN RECOGNITION OF(Medalha da Victria). Instituted 1919. First World War issued. Constructed of bronze, circular medal depicting on the obverse a winged figure of Victory on a rayed background, reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses, inscribed by the inscription MEDALHA DA VITORIA (Victory Medal), measuring 35. 06 mm (w) x 41. 12 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), oxidation to medal resulting in a greenish hue throughout the medal,