Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class Buy Now one measuring 116 mm (w)

one measuring 116 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) with the tip of the black wool base missing on the left end

Instituted 7 April 1870 by Duke Leopold IV

pin clasp on reverse

Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy

and Breast Star (silver gilt with blue and white enamels

Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class Buy Now one measuring 116 mm (w)(Medalha da Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1916. In cast silver gilt, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross Medal was instituted on November 30, 1916 and is awarded to military personnel and civilians for acts of bravery and deeds performed in wartime. The statute was supplemented in 1946 and 1971, so there