Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Collar Newly Listed He was transferred to A-23

He was transferred to A-23 Royal Canadian Artillery (TC) for three months (July to October 1942)

His personal effects were ultimately forwarded from the Royal Air Force Central Depository at Colnbrook

stamped “SILVER STAR / MEDAL” case extremely fine

He re-enlisted in the 7th Black Watch in November 1939

surrounded by the inscription "NAPOLEON EMP

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of St. James of the Sword, Grand Cross Collar Newly Listed He was transferred to A-23(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III. 1918 Present. In silver gilt, consisting of a chain composed of twelve finely enameled red, green, and white badges of the order, alternating with twelve delicate green enameled bow tied laurel wreaths, including hook backed clasp at the neck joining the two ends together, marked J. A. DA COSTA LISBOA on the clasp, measuring 750 mm in length, two sliding clasps connect to the badge,