Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by a blue ring

surrounded by a blue ring with the motto TRAVAIL ET PROGRES

Footnote: The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam was established on August 15

General Patton stated later that he didn't know for sure

6 mm x 16 mm

Kampfgeschwader

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by a blue ring(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red enamel arms and five smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in white and blue enamels, reverse bears the inscription INTER ARMA CARITAS, measuring 37. 95 mm (w) x 43. 80 mm (h inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension), enamel replacements on the reverse arms, missing ribbon but worn with etched loop, in very fine