Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 GTRexclude before a larger American force

before a larger American force was allocated to defeat the expected Japanese garrison of 5

The Reichswald

Mounted on original ribbon

which exploded nearby

Cornflower blue collar tabs are also hand sewn securely in place

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 GTRexclude before a larger American forceIn silver gilt and enameled insignia on an eight pointed star base, vaulted, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, light gilt wear on the wreathing, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was founded on January 30, 1919, as an award for outstanding civil servants and teachers. It comes in four classes and a medal, with the Portuguese President as Grand Master.