Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold Footnote: The medal was a

Footnote: The medal was a French commemorative war medal established on 8 January 1952 for award to members of the French armed forces who fought in the Korean war

are explained in detail

4th Armored Division at Pine Camp and was promoted to Captain

and the decoration is normally only bestowed to senior Navy flag officers and Marine Corps general officers

marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the edge

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold Footnote: The medal was a(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.