Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) and oak leaf branches

with a NSKK insignia in high relief

stating that he had three years' previous service with the Royal Canadian Regiment

5 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension)

This change was not retroactive

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription ofInstituted in 1162. In silver with white and green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms in between each point, the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110, FABRICANTE DE MEDALHAS LISBOA in the center, makers mark on the pin, hallmark denoting manufacture in Lisbon with .