Portugal, Republic. A Portuguese Red Cross, I Class Cross, Ii Grade, Fullsize And Miniature Auction suspended from a hollow swivel

suspended from a hollow swivel crown suspension from a horizontally pierced ball and flat suspension loop

A pristine and very rare special grade

112 rue de Midi”

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/24” for Overhoff & Cie

Synge was a Cadet and was to be 2nd Lieutenant

Portugal, Republic. A Portuguese Red Cross, I Class Cross, Ii Grade, Fullsize And Miniature Auction suspended from a hollow swivel(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. Fullsize: multi piece construction, in silver with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, circular highlight from a previously applied sticker evident on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, without ribbon; and Miniature: three piece construction, in silver with red, white and blue enamels,