Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction and miniature Franz Joseph Order

and miniature Franz Joseph Order (16x28mm)

closer than any other U

approximately 18" (46cm) in length

citing the fact that there was no record of a German field marshal ever being captured alive

25th Anniversary of Pius XII Medal - In bronze

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction and miniature Franz Joseph Order(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, an enameled white four armed Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a finely enameled red Latin cross on each arm, with double sided design, surmounted by a Portuguese national tower, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 45. 98 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ball), with tarnished silver, suspended by original breast ribbon with a gilded clasp depicting a badge of the Order, overall very good.