Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden Both with original ribbons

Both with original ribbons

After retirement

below commissioned rank

1948 and was awarded to individuals

the reverse centre reads OSTERR

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette visually-hidden Both with original ribbons(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. Multi piece construction, in silver with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 42. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, circular highlight from a previously applied sticker evident on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, small rosette with clasp affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine.