Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa Auction small enamel flaking on 3

small enamel flaking on 3 arms at the finial points

the obverse medallion presents a Gold tri-crown motif with a surrounded red enamel ring inscribed TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO (Three Joined in One)

accompanied by a commemorative patriotic badge

Stoodley Knowle and Torquay

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa Auction small enamel flaking on 3(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, a star featuring clusters of three smooth rays, the obverse medallion in red and white enamels bearing the inscription MERITO MILITAR, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, maker marked FREDERICO DA COSTA LISBOA, measures 73. 7 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), weighs 62. 8 grams, small cracks in the white enamel cross, areas of slight gilt loss, remains near extremely fine.