Portugal, Republic. An Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of white cotton mesh backer)

white cotton mesh backer)

Never had and serious illness but complains of pains during marches under full equipment

with its bow extending beyond the edge of the edge of the wreath

PAVN Infantry Senior Captain Bui Quang Than was also awarded the badge for his battlefield accomplishments against the enemy

with a black ink size stamp of “56” still visible on the crown

Portugal, Republic. An Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of white cotton mesh backer)(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III. 1918 Present. A large, lovely uniface badge in silver, featuring a red enamelled cross with green enamelled laurels and inscription SCIENCIAS LETRAS EARTES, suspended from a laurel wreath, the reverse is plain silver, measures 52. 15 mm (w) x 96. 15 mm (h), weighs 54. 53 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.