Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 GTRexclude before a larger American force

before a larger American force was allocated to defeat the expected Japanese garrison of 5

engraved "Love Irene" on the reverse

Mounted on original ribbon

He was promoted to Major-General on December 1

The Reichswald

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 GTRexclude before a larger American forceIn silver gilt and enameled insignia on an eight pointed star base, vaulted, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, light gilt wear on the wreathing, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was founded on January 30, 1919, as an award for outstanding civil servants and teachers. It comes in four classes and a medal, with the Portuguese President as Grand Master.