Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 Auction Archive Soulby was wounded in action

Soulby was wounded in action on the first day of the Battle of Frezenberg on May 8

With only a two or three strands of bullion loose on the right epaulette

a merchant in that city

maker marked CEJ (Juncker) on reverse

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 Auction Archive Soulby was wounded in actionIn silver gilt and enameled insignia on an eight pointed star base, vaulted, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, light gilt wear on the wreathing, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was founded on January 30, 1919, as an award for outstanding civil servants and teachers. It comes in four classes and a medal, with the Portuguese President as Grand Master.