Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa Auction small enamel flaking on 3

small enamel flaking on 3 arms at the finial points

O'Kelly assumed the rank of Temporary Squadron Leader from May 30

A magnetic metal ring surrounds the interior of the crown

measuring 67 mm (w) x 130

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa Auction small enamel flaking on 3(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.