Portugal, Republic. A Naval Medal of Vasco da Gama with rosette, cased. Auction Archive He re-enlisted with "C" Battery

He  re-enlisted with "C" Battery

when he was only 14 years old

naming his next-of-kin as William Ralph Brookes of Ottawa

the Training Ship for Boy Seamen

in silver with pleasing patina

Portugal, Republic. A Naval Medal of Vasco da Gama with rosette, cased. Auction Archive He re-enlisted with "C" Battery(Medalha Naval Vasco da Gama). Instituted 11th of June 1969. Compass design, obverse and reverse centre show cross surrounded by ring in green enamel and the inscription, Medalha Naval Vasco da Gama. Silk ribbon divided into seven bands in blue, red, black, and green, good condition, slightly chipped on obverse white enamel. Footnote: This medal is awarded to nationals and foreigners for meritorious acts and services provided at sea.