Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Color Sergeant Bruford

Color Sergeant Bruford

patches of discolouration on the upper

the cross arms are pebbled

with black magnetic length-adjustment buckles on either side

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Color Sergeant Bruford(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath