Portugal, Republic. An Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Badge GTRexclude He was appointed Lance Corporal

He was appointed Lance Corporal on September 15

the Son of Frederick George Collins and Beatrice Collins

50 mm long pin

reverse bears a vertical pin

putting it out of action

Portugal, Republic. An Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Badge GTRexclude He was appointed Lance Corporal(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III. 1918 Present. A large, lovely uniface badge in silver, featuring a red enamelled cross with green enamelled laurels and inscription SCIENCIAS LETRAS EARTES, suspended from a laurel wreath, the reverse is plain silver, measures 52. 15 mm (w) x 96. 15 mm (h), weighs 54. 53 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.