Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive silver insignia overlaying a pickled

silver insignia overlaying a pickled copper base

as well as maker mark "I

measuring 77 mm (w) x 88 mm (h) each

(Nahfkampfspange in Silver)

59 mm x 65 mm

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive silver insignia overlaying a pickled(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.