Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Newly Listed It is dated to July

It is dated to July 3

dual screwbacks maker marked "SORLINI VARAZDIN"

Wentzel about the medal being awarded

He was admitted to hospital on November 25

In solid stamped nickel

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Newly Listed It is dated to July(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.