Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Prince Henry The Navigator, I Class Grand Cross, C.1965 Newly Listed (Sturmabteilung Gürtel mit Schnalle)

(Sturmabteilung Gürtel mit Schnalle)

WWII Irish Air Corps Observer/Radio Operator's Wing - Red

1885 extended the award to state civil servants for long service by a mere change of ribbon

Birchall had been tasked with locating any Italian vessels still in Canadian waters as the outbreak of war became imminent

with the set in an overall better than very fine condition

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Prince Henry The Navigator, I Class Grand Cross, C.1965 Newly Listed (Sturmabteilung Gürtel mit Schnalle)(Ordem do Infante Dom Henrique, o Navegador). Instituted in 1960. In silver with red enamels, hallmarked on the reverse of the silver gilt loop, measuring 56. 8 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, tiny chip evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock, along with crazing present on the arms at 3 and 6 o'clock, on its full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large bow tie, near very fine.