Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette Auction Archive Comet bought out South Salem

Comet bought out South Salem and may have continued selling models under that name

the reverse in postcard format and with a Mimosa mark

On each cuff is a 14 cm long slit with a pair of reinforced buttonholes and a pair of 52 cm long bootstraps

only minor soiling to medal bed

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette Auction Archive Comet bought out South Salem(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white ribbon with small rosette, measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 35. 5 grams with ribbons, enamels intact, in very fine condition.