Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Archive on incorrect period triangular ribbon

on incorrect period triangular ribbon with hook and eye)

1915 in Berlin (now Kitchener)

marked “L/11” on reverse for maker Wilhelm Deumer

City of Rome Merit Medal - Bronze medal

as well as above and below the cap band

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Archive on incorrect period triangular ribbon(Medalla Servicos no Ultramar). Instituted in 1891. In silver, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swing post suspension, traditional horizontal clasp affixed to its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinguished Overseas Service was instituted on January 11, 1891, initially awarded to military personnel who took part in overseas operations in Africa, and later, to military