Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity above a raised depiction of

above a raised depiction of a choir

with a central applique depicting an enameled Prussian imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre

with enamel loss to centre

light wear and scratch marks on the obverse

but no doubt German made

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity above a raised depiction of(Medalla Servicos no Ultramar). Instituted in 1891. In silver, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swing post suspension, traditional horizontal clasp affixed to its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinguished Overseas Service was instituted on January 11, 1891, initially awarded to military personnel who took part in overseas operations in Africa, and later, to military