Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 United Republic of 5 million dental procedures were

5 million dental procedures were performed during the war in England and France alone

a homestead and mountains in the distance

in very fine condition and rare to a Kriegsmarine Officer

measuring 54 mm (w) x 61

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 United Republic of 5 million dental procedures were(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. A multirayed eight pointed star in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring a central enameled blue eight pointed star with golden edges also in silver gilt, superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves, central medallion exhibiting an hand etched Portuguese coat of arms partially enameled in Gold, surrounded by the inscription INSTRUO PBLICA (Public Instruction), reverse with vertical pinback, makers cartouche