Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of enamel flake to 12 o’clock

enamel flake to 12 o’clock blue surround

measuring 25 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

Hard covered document with HJ symbol printed on the cover

He attained one year of high school education and was a resident of Suffolk County when he enlisted as a Private (11027486) with the United States Army on May 12

bronze star on its original ribbon

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of enamel flake to 12 o’clock(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath