Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity then posted to the 11th

then posted to the 11th Reserve Battalion at Dibgate on January 15

She entered service in 1932

Also included is a promotion for Feuerwerker-Unteroffizier (Artificer NCO) Fritz Ritzenhoff of the 3rd Battery of Flak Regiment 14 in Duisburg to “planmäßiger Feuerwerker” (orderly/proper Artificer)

gilt Maltese cross on the lid

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity then posted to the 11th(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. In silver gilt, sash badge consisting of two detailed crossed palm branches, with plain reverse, measuring 51. 32 mm (w) x 63. 62 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), accompanied by original blanched silk ribbon, presenting minor lost of gilt, very fine. Accompanied by the star of the Order, an eight pointed star in silver gilt, the obverse centre featuring an enameled blue eight pointed star, superposed