Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Auction 1945 and recovered in hospital

1945 and recovered in hospital in Bad Rappenau between March 1 and March 31

a vaulted backing plate

with a small party of men

surmounted by typical of time period Imperial crown

Sappers Cap Badge (in die-stamped bronze gilt with black enamels

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Auction 1945 and recovered in hospital(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