Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive Victory Medal (with oakleaves)

Victory Medal (with oakleaves)

silver insignia overlaying a pickled copper base

measuring 58 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

(Nahfkampfspange in Silver)

Of superb quality and craftsmanship

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Auction Archive Victory Medal (with oakleaves)(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.