Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz Medal Bar for Exemplary Service, c.1970 certificate_of_authenticity with the ribbed retaining an

with the ribbed retaining an original silver wire cord

with gilded bullion rank pip

By September they were carrying out operations against Malta from Porto Empedocle

70 mm (w) x 30

It is dated “in the field” on April 2nd

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz Medal Bar for Exemplary Service, c.1970 certificate_of_authenticity with the ribbed retaining anA medal bar, swing mounted with a horizontal pin on the reverse, measures 119. 3 mm (w), weighs 119. 50 grams, with four decorations consisting of: A Military Order of Aviz, silver gilt with green enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 30. 2 mm (w) x 45. 0 mm (h), light wear, very fine. An Exemplary Bravery Medal, gold grade, in bronze gilt, measures 37 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h), small device on ribbon, light gilt wear throughout, very fine. A