Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Da Costa Auction Archive The award is intended to

The award is intended to recognize those military service members who performed duty during the years of the Persian Gulf War

A rare Heer Panzer Officer’s M43 field cap

(Halskette in Silber mit Diamant und Etui)

the buckle itself is produced in die stamped aluminum in fire gilt

Military ranks were also harmonized with ranks of the Polish Armed Forces in the West

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Da Costa Auction Archive The award is intended to(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III (1918 ). A lovely star in silver, silver gilt and enamels, featuring a 22 rayed star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion, red enamelled florid cross with laurels on a white enamelled field, with red enamel surround featuring the Motto of the order CIENCIAS, LETRAS, E ARTES (SCIENCE, LETTERS, AND ARTS), with a silver gilt ornate surround, reverse with principle