Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Hold and to Kuban

and to Kuban

The four Second War medals are un-named as issued

scattered surface rust evident

the announcement appearing in the Fourth Supplement to the London Gazette 30277 of Friday

Silvered metal and enamels

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Hold and to Kuban(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword on both the observe of the integral suspension and the reverse of the loop, measuring 57 mm (w) x 92. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific