Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Auction Archive but in overall near mint/mint

but in overall near mint/mint and unissued condition

the ASH in front and the 12th Battalion about 50 yards behind

the top one non-magnetic and maker marked "R

A 1935/36 WHW (Winterhilswerk des Deutschen Volkes/Winter Relief of the German People) donation badge

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Auction Archive but in overall near mint/mint(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword on both the observe of the integral suspension and the reverse of the loop, measuring 57 mm (w) x 92. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific