Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of the maker mark under the

the maker mark under the neck section of the bust displays LOSCH

with the lower half of the image overlaid by Klingenberg’s handwritten signature in clear black ink

dagger portepee fabricated from fine aluminum bullion wire

missing all reverse attachment prongs

measuring 172 mm (w) x 220 mm (h)

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of the maker mark under the(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