Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Commander, By Frederico Costa Auction Archive 1961 along with Somali awards

1961 along with Somali awards following their independence in 1960

“Norway” embroidered cloth (4)

He was pensioned in the amount of $7

at which point his condition was determined to be serious enough to warrant his invaliding to England

Along both sides of the outer pant legs is a 39 mm wide tress

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Commander, By Frederico Costa Auction Archive 1961 along with Somali awardsCommander Badge; multi piece construction, gilt with blue, white and red enamels, measuring at 52. 5 mm (w) x 78. 76mm (h inclusive of its wreath suspension) weighing at 44. 7 grams, original full length neck ribbon; Breast Star, multi piece construction, gilt with blue and white enamels, silver gilt centrepiece ring, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA Lda LISBON" on the underside of the hinge, 64. 01 mm (w) x 64. 34mm (h), weighing at 45. 5 grams,