Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of With rare foresight

With rare foresight

missing all reverse attachment prongs

Continuing to distinguish himself

326 Commonwealth servicemen of the Second World War buried or commemorated at Rheinberg War Cemetery

however the previous soldier's information remains on the page

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of With rare foresight(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