Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Sash, C.1900 Auction dual black rayon ribbons tied

dual black rayon ribbons tied in a bow at the rear

19) The Fortress’ War

Also has a letter to his Next of Kin from squadron officer (22-9-1943)

Footnote: Between January 1939 when the National Service Act was passed

from April to September 1945

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Sash, C.1900 Auction dual black rayon ribbons tied(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. A period sash section, fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a wide light blue field flanked by wide white stripes along the edges, a large bow tied rosette sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 100 mm wide x 260 mm in length, intact stitching, exhibiting soiling, very fine. Accompanied by a medical doctor's paper