Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 United Republic of For much of the war

For much of the war

By 1939 Italy dominated all aspects of Albania life but in the minds of Mussolini and Ciano

5 million dental procedures were performed during the war in England and France alone

a homestead and mountains in the distance

personal hobbies and music (both vocal and instrumental)

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 United Republic of For much of the war(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. A multirayed eight pointed star in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring a central enameled blue eight pointed star with golden edges also in silver gilt, superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves, central medallion exhibiting an hand etched Portuguese coat of arms partially enameled in Gold, surrounded by the inscription INSTRUO PBLICA (Public Instruction), reverse with vertical pinback, makers cartouche