Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of a tunic in near extremely

a tunic in near extremely fine condition

in the army

missing all reverse attachment prongs

Continuing to distinguish himself

with the lower half of the image overlaid by Klingenberg’s handwritten signature in clear black ink

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of a tunic in near extremely(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath