Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of The Tower & Sword, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He was drafted under the

He was drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917 and signed his declaration on January 3

ordinances and rules as follows

number stamped "60481" on the reverse

numbered "4656" with minor glue residue on reverse

Republic awards: Vayu Sena Medal (in silvered metal

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of The Tower & Sword, Grand Cross Star, C.1870 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He was drafted under theInstitution Date: May 13, 1808. Of French manufacture and style, an ornate five pointed star in silver gilt, hand filed detailing, with a large gold and white enameled star affixed by pins through ball finials, tower in silver gilt separately affixed, centre of outstanding quality in hand etched gold with blue and green enamels, reverse with pin assembly as well as two stays, measuring 66 mm (w) x 74 mm (h,, enamel loss to centre sword and laurels,