Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 Newly Listed 1943 and carries a facsimile

1943 and carries a facsimile by Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein (1887–1973)

to prepare for service in the French Theatre

with two artillery shells in front

(Wehrpaß und Führerschein)

the remaining fifth photo taken in a studio setting and has a pair of standing soldiers holding their rifles at their sides

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 Newly Listed 1943 and carries a facsimile(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch