Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Republic of with golden piping (Flying/Paratrooper units)

with golden piping (Flying/Paratrooper units)

while an additional length of identical piping extends across the peak

Accompanying the dagger is an original scabbard

15th January 1948 transferred to Camp 99 from Island Farm Special Camp 11

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR RETTUNG AUS GEFAHR”

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Republic of with golden piping (Flying/Paratrooper units)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 bow ribbon, measures 37. 9 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h), weighs 22. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.