Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class GTRexclude 000 times before 1991

000 times before 1991

(Heer Panzertruppe Kragenspiegel)

On one occasion his aircraft was severely damaged but despite this he flew safely to base

Sergeant First Class Anderson's gallantry and extraordinary heroism at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself

my thanks for the assistance they have rendered in the recent severe fighting

Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class GTRexclude 000 times before 1991(Medalha da Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1916. In cast silver gilt, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross Medal was instituted on November 30, 1916 and is awarded to military personnel and civilians for acts of bravery and deeds performed in wartime. The statute was supplemented in 1946 and 1971, so there