Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity a merchant raider

a merchant raider

followed by a transfer to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Woodcote Park

of French manufacture with eagle head hallmark on laurel tassels

gilt Maltese cross on the lid

Also included is a promotion for Feuerwerker-Unteroffizier (Artificer NCO) Fritz Ritzenhoff of the 3rd Battery of Flak Regiment 14 in Duisburg to “planmäßiger Feuerwerker” (orderly/proper Artificer)

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity a merchant raider(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. In silver gilt, sash badge consisting of two detailed crossed palm branches, with plain reverse, measuring 51. 32 mm (w) x 63. 62 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), accompanied by original blanched silk ribbon, presenting minor lost of gilt, very fine. Accompanied by the star of the Order, an eight pointed star in silver gilt, the obverse centre featuring an enameled blue eight pointed star, superposed