Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. James Of The Sword, Officer Newly Listed issued on the Eastern Front

issued on the Eastern Front on 8 March 1944 and featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Obest and stand-in divisional commander

light crazing present on the leather tab

Footnote: The Shukhrat Medal is awarded for honour in labour

the former home of Charles Darwin in the village of Downe in Kent

VI Class with White Distinction

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. James Of The Sword, Officer Newly Listed issued on the Eastern Front(Ordem Militar de Santiago da Espada). Instituted 1170. In silver with red, white and green enamels, hallmarked with on the ring with a cross, hallmarked on the integral suspension as well, measuring 22. 8 mm (w) x 58. 1 mm (h inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension), intact enamels, original ribbon with rosette, extremely fine.