Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of measuring 25 mm (w) x

measuring 25 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

1916 with a strength of 35 officers and 936 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R

including a 1914 Iron Cross and an Honour Cross of the World War 1914-1918

In die-stamped silver-nickel

Captain Gibbons died from pulmonary congestion with chronic degenerative myocarditis on December 22

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of measuring 25 mm (w) x(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath