Portugal, Republic. An Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of demonstrating moderate loss of silver

demonstrating moderate loss of silver finish throughout the base metal in addition to the loss of the catch and one rivet

very clean exterior

PAVN Infantry Senior Captain Bui Quang Than was also awarded the badge for his battlefield accomplishments against the enemy

Never had and serious illness but complains of pains during marches under full equipment

Portugal, Republic. An Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of demonstrating moderate loss of silver(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III. 1918 Present. A large, lovely uniface badge in silver, featuring a red enamelled cross with green enamelled laurels and inscription SCIENCIAS LETRAS EARTES, suspended from a laurel wreath, the reverse is plain silver, measures 52. 15 mm (w) x 96. 15 mm (h), weighs 54. 53 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.