Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 Hold who are lineal descendants of

who are lineal descendants of an ancestor who lived and served prior to 1701 in one of the Original Colonies in the geographical area of the present United States of America

constructed of a black-painted magnetic metal shaft with polished metal fixtures secured to both the tip and throat

Footnote: The medal was instituted on 12 January 1920 and conferred upon Serbian and Montenegrin military personnel in recognition of their service during WWI

(Urkunde zum Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes)

Kingdom: Order of Aeronautical Virtue

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 Hold who are lineal descendants of(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original silk ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Avis), previously to 1910 the Royal Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Real Militar de Avis), previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of Saint Benedict of Aviz (Ordem de