Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction The War Merit Cross First

The War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

Prussian General-Lieutenant Shoulder Boards - in interlocking silvered and gilded twisted wire

measuring 29 mm x 55 mm

1919-1940 period

on a loop for suspension from a period original ribbon

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction The War Merit Cross First(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.