Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa visually-hidden in gilt bronze and fine

in gilt bronze and fine multicoloured enamels

It closes with several shots of SS personnel at leisure and on parade

suspension ring replaced

measuring 68 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

Stahlhelm Wehrmann Collar Tabs - Black felt base with light gray wool edging and small aluminium oak leaf insignia

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa visually-hidden in gilt bronze and fine(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, a star featuring clusters of three smooth rays, the obverse medallion in red and white enamels bearing the inscription MERITO MILITAR, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, maker marked FREDERICO DA COSTA LISBOA, measures 73. 7 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), weighs 62. 8 grams, small cracks in the white enamel cross, areas of slight gilt loss, remains near extremely fine.