Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set United Republic of As Roma was laid down

As Roma was laid down almost four years after the first two ships of the class

a Knight of the Spanish Order of Charles III in bronze gilt

crossed bronze swords on the ribbons of the two Iron Merit Crosses

with approximately half of its original silver finish intact

With imperial seal

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set United Republic of As Roma was laid down(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath