Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden states: “The steamer Northcote had

states: “The steamer Northcote had a narrow escape

followed by a Foreword by the President Henry Pownall of the Orders and Medals Research Society

Dual integrated straps emanating from the lid descend over the outer edge and feature reinforced buttonholes meeting non-ferrous metal rivets set into the side for secure closure

small chip evident in the red enamels on the arm at 9 o'clock on the obverse

An award document for the High Seas Fleet Badge

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden states: “The steamer Northcote had(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white ribbon with small rosette, measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 35. 5 grams with ribbons, enamels intact, in very fine condition.