Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer Set Newly Listed the badge demonstrates trace amounts

the badge demonstrates trace amounts of gilt finish around the catch and beneath the eagle’s wings consistent with polishing that has resulted in the near-total removal of the finish

an early-war example in extremely fine condition

the obverse consisting of a blue enameled disc bearing a single white gull situated above a letter “A”

in 1910 the 78th Pictou Regiment "Highlanders"

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer Set Newly Listed the badge demonstrates trace amounts(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. A Neck badge, in silver gilt and enamels, marked with Portuguese 835 silver fineness mark, with gilt tower suspension, measures 56. 3 mm (w) x 84. 2 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon with velcro closure, enamels intact, in very fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver and silver gilt, with central red and white enamelled medallion bearing MERITO MILITARE, reverse offers a vertical pin back,