Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of and pinned with gilded bronze

and pinned with gilded bronze insignia

Klasse mit Schwertern) in top condition

These three were Private Thomas Byrne

with cream-coloured velvet cloth medal bed

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class C.1960 United Republic of and pinned with gilded bronze(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with unknown Portuguese hallmark, measuring 56. 45 mm (w) x 81. 94 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), suspended by original neck ribbon with ornament loop suspension, extremely good condition. Footnote: The order was