Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Newly Listed accented by two rivets where

accented by two rivets where it backs the scabbard's throat

marked with the Canadian coat-of-arms and inscribed "1867-1992" on the lid

(Medalla al Mérito)

backed by a full wreath of oak leaves

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Iii Class Commander, C.1945 Newly Listed accented by two rivets where(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword on both the observe of the integral suspension and the reverse of the loop, measuring 57 mm (w) x 92. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit is a Portuguese Honourific