Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit, Commander Auction 3 Personnel Depot for release

3 Personnel Depot for release on March 5

each constructed of white wool with a buckram core and trimmed with red piping

Knight’s grade was issued to junior Officers while higher grades were generally awarded to the Austrian (and later Austro-Hungarian) Officers of noble birth or high ranking military leaders

featuring pebbled arms with an interior larger pebbled border

each torch given to the bearer as a keepsake

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit, Commander Auction 3 Personnel Depot for release(Ordem do Mrito Naval). In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, illustrating the Portuguese Navy coat of arms which incorporates a fierce dolphin within an open ended wreath, a ribbon banner at the wreath's base inscribed "TALANT DE BIEN FAIRE" and surmounted by the naval crown, backed by crossed swords, mounted to a cross base, measuring 52. 8 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, suspension loop with a floral motif, intact enamels,