Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Newly Listed the Order of Ana Betancourt

the Order of Ana Betancourt is awarded to women including foreigners in recognition of excellent merits and extraordinary creative work in the defense of the revolutionary ideals

after completing his basic training with a Militia unit

(Medalla al Mérito)

marked with the Canadian coat-of-arms and inscribed "1867-1992" on the lid

the reverse inscribed ZUM ANDENKEN AN DEN HUNDERTSTEN GEBURTSTAG DES GROSSEN KAISERS WILHELM I

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Newly Listed the Order of Ana Betancourt(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword on both the observe of the integral suspension and the reverse of the loop, measuring 57 mm (w) x 92. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific