Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Collar visually-hidden presenting a wreath of four

presenting a wreath of four oakleaves on each side

which has lost most of its colour and depth

with approximately 60% of its original gilt finish remaining

17 - Artillery Staff Duties)

These were used for seven months until the production of Canadian-built Avro Lancaster Mk Xs was sufficient to enable the squadron to re-equip with this type

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Collar visually-hidden presenting a wreath of four(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III. 1918 Present. In silver gilt, consisting of a chain composed of twelve finely enameled red, green, and white badges of the order, alternating with twelve delicate green enameled bow tied laurel wreaths, including hook backed clasp at the neck joining the two ends together, marked J. A. DA COSTA LISBOA on the clasp, measuring 750 mm in length, two sliding clasps connect to the badge,