Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Avis, Grand Officer Star, C.1900 United Republic of showing some age on the

showing some age on the outside

as he "Has refused operation

Anderson was evacuated to Canada

Coningham's Western Desert Air Force

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Avis, Grand Officer Star, C.1900 United Republic of showing some age on the(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1146. Type II. 1894 1910 issue. A silver eight pointed faceted star, obverse centre featuring an enameled green florid cross in silver gilt, surmounted by an enameled red Royal Crown, presenting an enameled Sacred Heart of Christ on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse with dual pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA, measuring 84. 47 mm (w) x 96. 26 mm (h inclusive of Sacred Heart of Christ), with