Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden missing one of its stays

missing one of its stays

small chip evident in the red enamels on the arm at 9 o'clock on the obverse

Dual integrated straps emanating from the lid descend over the outer edge and feature reinforced buttonholes meeting non-ferrous metal rivets set into the side for secure closure

states: “The steamer Northcote had a narrow escape

An award document for the High Seas Fleet Badge

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden missing one of its stays(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white ribbon with small rosette, measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 35. 5 grams with ribbons, enamels intact, in very fine condition.