maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse of the central insignia
most likely in an administrative function
very light contact on both
basic information such as unit location
surrounded by the inscription "OPERA BALILLA A XI" and engraver marked "MORESSCALCHI
Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction Archive maker marked "DINGWALL WINNIPEG" and(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, an enameled white four armed Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a finely enameled red Latin cross on each arm, with double sided design, surmounted by a Portuguese national tower, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 45. 98 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ball), with tarnished silver, suspended by original breast ribbon with a gilded clasp depicting a badge of the Order, overall very good.