Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Newly Listed Underneath the eagle is a

Underneath the eagle is a machine-embroidered tricolour cockade

1943 but the nature of his visit is not documented in his service records

Affixed to the centre of the cap band underneath the cockade is an insignia consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

1933 by royal decree and awarded for ten years of good services within the militia

1st Class Grand Cross - Silver gilt and enamels

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Newly Listed Underneath the eagle is a(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch