Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction consisting of four Generals and

consisting of four Generals and five Colonels

and two Interim Rank Bars for a Peaked Cap (Bananas)

18 mm x 20

and miniature Franz Joseph Order (16x28mm)

approximately 18" (46cm) in length

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction consisting of four Generals and(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.