Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive GAUNT LONDON" and coded "Rd

GAUNT LONDON" and coded "Rd

silver insignia overlaying a pickled copper base

measuring 77 mm (w) x 88 mm (h) each

spotting in the gilt on the HCC

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive GAUNT LONDON" and coded "Rd(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.