Portugal, Kingdom. A Red Cross Decoration, 2Nd Class Commander, C.1918 Auction Archive In twisted cotton threads

In twisted cotton threads

The battle was fought at Castelfidardo in the Marche region of eastern Italy near Ancona on September 18

53mm x 53mm (oakleaves 17

silver gilt with fine red

group to Chaplain in Ordinary to Queen Victoria and Domestic Chaplain to King Edward VII The Royal Victorian Order

Portugal, Kingdom. A Red Cross Decoration, 2Nd Class Commander, C.1918 Auction Archive In twisted cotton threads(Medalha da Cruz Vermelha). A large award in silver with red enameled cross with gilt framing, obverse centre in white enamel with five small blue shields (escudetes) arranged in a Greek cross, reverse centre also in white enamel with gilt Motto INTER ARMA CARITAS, with laurels in gilt with green enameling, measuring 55 mm (w) x 96 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension as well as integral ring), on correct replacement ribbon, toned silver, very fine.