Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, V Class Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed leaving for the 2nd Battalion

leaving for the 2nd Battalion on the 8th and joining them in the field on the 14th

Indiana in September of that year

This was followed by a posting to the Marine Barracks in Washington

The binoculars measure 138 mm in width x 220 mm in length x 57 mm in height and when fully extended

35th Infantry Division would be cited for two awards

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, V Class Knight, C.1945 Newly Listed leaving for the 2nd Battalion(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, Lisbon assay office marked with an eagle's head above "925" (silver) and maker marked on the observe of the integral suspension, measuring 50 mm (w) x 53 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, missing its silver and green enamelled wreath suspension, replacement ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific Order