Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross Set Hold Accompanied by a ribbon bar

Accompanied by a ribbon bar and boutonniere with gilt sword device

the A-20 crews nevertheless proceeded to the target although they were fully aware of the extreme danger involved in attacking five warships and a freighter with only three airplanes

white and orange enamels

contained within dark blue case of issue

perforated with two reinforced buttonholes

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross Set Hold Accompanied by a ribbon bar(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. In silver gilt, a nine armed star with clusters of five rays, the obverse presents a superimposed nine arm white enamelled star with white enamelled stars in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold features the cypher MA for Mary in Gold, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed PADROEIRA DO REINO (Patroness of the Kingdom), surmounted by an ornate crown, reverse plain,