Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden with export mark “Boar’s head”

with export mark “Boar’s head” stamped below the crown

now worn after campaign medals and before long service awards

Duisburg (twice) and Stuttgart)

unmarked but displaying the characteristics of “B

small chip evident in the red enamels on the arm at 9 o'clock on the obverse

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden with export mark “Boar’s head”(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white ribbon with small rosette, measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 35. 5 grams with ribbons, enamels intact, in very fine condition.