Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class United Republic of 43 mm x 62

43 mm x 62

held together by a silvered chain

two Large Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Uniform Buttons (brass

It was brought down off the North Sea coast of Sylt Island

Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class United Republic of 43 mm x 62(Medalha da Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1916. In cast silver gilt, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross Medal was instituted on November 30, 1916 and is awarded to military personnel and civilians for acts of bravery and deeds performed in wartime. The statute was supplemented in 1946 and 1971, so there