Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He accepted an appointment and

He accepted an appointment and executed the oath of office as Ensign A-V (N)

number impressed "1465651" on the reverse

flanked by "19" and "34" on either side

pin back type

Cowdery 1st Bn Bom: Baroda & C

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He accepted an appointment and(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white ribbon with small rosette, measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 35. 5 grams with ribbons, enamels intact, in very fine condition.