Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit, Commander Newly Listed maker marked with the Dr

maker marked with the Dr

addressed to Captain Hathaway at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood

the son of Lancelot Pinchess and Lillian May Pinchess (nee Ison) of Toronto

the blade exhibting pitting and surface wear

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Naval Merit, Commander Newly Listed maker marked with the Dr(Ordem do Mrito Naval). In bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, illustrating the Portuguese Navy coat of arms which incorporates a fierce dolphin within an open ended wreath, a ribbon banner at the wreath's base inscribed "TALANT DE BIEN FAIRE" and surmounted by the naval crown, backed by crossed swords, mounted to a cross base, measuring 52. 8 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, suspension loop with a floral motif, intact enamels,