Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Industrial Merit, Grand Cross GTRexclude along with chains that are

along with chains that are inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - United Strength) in bronze gilt

Silver Merit Medal with Swords (1909-1918)

It is an interesting decoration because over the long period it was awarded

including a Prussian Red cross Medal

the lid having separated from the base

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Industrial Merit, Grand Cross GTRexclude along with chains that are(Ordem do Merito Agricola e Industrial). Instituted June 4, 1893. Type II (1926 ). In silver gilt, a nine armed star with clusters of five dual pronged smooth rings, superimposed on the obverse is a nine armed red enamelled star with a large central medallion depicting a crest surrounded by a white ring inscribed MERITO INDUSTRIAL, the star is surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse is plain, marked on the suspension ring with a Portuguese