Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Archive measuring 415 mm with the

measuring 415 mm with the scabbard on

1915 in Berlin (now Kitchener)

Footnote: From 1940 to May 1945

housing a field gray painted magnetic metal receiving clip which is maker marked "O & C" (Overhoff & Cie

marked “L/11” on reverse for maker Wilhelm Deumer

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Archive measuring 415 mm with the(Medalla Servicos no Ultramar). Instituted in 1891. In silver, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swing post suspension, traditional horizontal clasp affixed to its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinguished Overseas Service was instituted on January 11, 1891, initially awarded to military personnel who took part in overseas operations in Africa, and later, to military