Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. Avis, Grand Cross Star, C.1920 Hold marked “Brandenburg 254” on the

marked “Brandenburg 254” on the reverse

in pressed metal

From 1939 to 1945

stating: "Two formations of four Spads working in conjunction

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 80th Infantry Battalion

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. Avis, Grand Cross Star, C.1920 Hold marked “Brandenburg 254” on the(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1146. Type III, 1918 Present Issue. A silver gilt eight pointed faceted star, obverse centre presenting a enameled green florid cross in Gold upon a white enameled background, surrounded by a silver gilt laurel wreath, the reverse with principle pin assembly, makers mark of FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA on the reverse cartouche, hallmarked Portuguese hallmark of silver purity of . 833, marked with Lisbon hallmarks in the