Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction Archive and of Saxon Orders in

and of Saxon Orders in particular

Gertsmann" in black typeface

The helmet measures 300 mm x 250 mm

with group of Officers

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, V Class Knight, C.1945 Auction Archive and of Saxon Orders in(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, Lisbon assay office marked with an eagle's head above "925" (silver) and maker marked on the observe of the integral suspension, measuring 50 mm (w) x 53 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, missing its silver and green enamelled wreath suspension, replacement ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific Order