Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz Medal Bar for Exemplary Service, c.1970 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The Order of Agricultural

Footnote: The Order of Agricultural Merit is an order bestowed by the French Republic for outstanding contribution to agriculture

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Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz Medal Bar for Exemplary Service, c.1970 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: The Order of AgriculturalA medal bar, swing mounted with a horizontal pin on the reverse, measures 119. 3 mm (w), weighs 119. 50 grams, with four decorations consisting of: A Military Order of Aviz, silver gilt with green enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 30. 2 mm (w) x 45. 0 mm (h), light wear, very fine. An Exemplary Bravery Medal, gold grade, in bronze gilt, measures 37 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h), small device on ribbon, light gilt wear throughout, very fine. A