citing the fact that there was no record of a German field marshal ever being captured alive
Ancienne Lorette and finally Mont Joli where he obtained his RAF Observer wing
with one other person kneeling beside the Pope
consisting of four Generals and five Colonels
approximately 18" (46cm) in length
Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class, C.1960 Auction citing the fact that there(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, an enameled white four armed Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a finely enameled red Latin cross on each arm, with double sided design, surmounted by a Portuguese national tower, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 45. 98 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ball), with tarnished silver, suspended by original breast ribbon with a gilded clasp depicting a badge of the Order, overall very good.