Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Archive 30 –2–

30 –2–

housing a field gray painted magnetic metal receiving clip which is maker marked "O & C" (Overhoff & Cie

Footnote: From 1940 to May 1945

measuring 415 mm with the scabbard on

marked “L/11” on reverse for maker Wilhelm Deumer

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Archive 30 –2–(Medalla Servicos no Ultramar). Instituted in 1891. In silver, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swing post suspension, traditional horizontal clasp affixed to its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinguished Overseas Service was instituted on January 11, 1891, initially awarded to military personnel who took part in overseas operations in Africa, and later, to military