crossed swords below
War Service Gratuity Statement and Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification
inscribed "BEKAMPING VAN TERRORISME" above and "COMBATING TERRORISM" below
the Secretary stated "in view of the immediate and subsequent searches made for the personnel after the battle
gilt Federal Republic eagle arms on the lid and inside lid
Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold crossed swords below(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 silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.