Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Newly Listed previously awarded has the highest

previously awarded has the highest class of the order with the special class of Collar

It is dated to July 3

In solid stamped nickel

The reverse of the cockade is covered in black felt

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Newly Listed previously awarded has the highest(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, an enameled white four armed Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a finely enameled red Latin cross on each arm, with double sided design, surmounted by a Portuguese national tower, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 45. 98 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ball), with tarnished silver, suspended by original breast ribbon with a gilded clasp depicting a badge of the Order, overall very good.