Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Industrial Merit, Grand Cross GTRexclude including a Prussian Red cross

including a Prussian Red cross Medal

It is an interesting decoration because over the long period it was awarded

The pommel exhibits a nicely detailed Naval eagle standing upon a wreathed swastika

along with chains that are inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - United Strength) in bronze gilt

three-piece construction in bronze and cream-coloured enamels

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Industrial Merit, Grand Cross GTRexclude including a Prussian Red cross(Ordem do Merito Agricola e Industrial). Instituted June 4, 1893. Type II (1926 ). In silver gilt, a nine armed star with clusters of five dual pronged smooth rings, superimposed on the obverse is a nine armed red enamelled star with a large central medallion depicting a crest surrounded by a white ring inscribed MERITO INDUSTRIAL, the star is surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse is plain, marked on the suspension ring with a Portuguese