Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 United Republic of same regimental number and unit

same regimental number and unit

Visible signs and impression from badge

Millerwith a strength of 32 officers and 1

he likely returned to the United States during the later stages of the war and fought for his home country in the Pacific Theatre

56mm x 58mm

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 United Republic of same regimental number and unit(Ordem Militar de Avis). Established around 1175 by King Afonso Henriques. Type II. A multiple rayed eight pointed star in silver, the obverse featuring a finely enameled green Cross of Avis in silver gilt, on an enameled white background, encircled by a detailed silver gilt laurel wreath, the reverse with principal pin assembly, marked by makers cartouche of FREDERICO G DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110 3, LISBOA, measuring 87. 25 mm (w) x 87. 35 mm (h),