Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa Archive supplemented by one press photo

supplemented by one press photo of AH with NSDAP and SS officials at a review

In die stamped frosted aluminum

lightly soiled original second style ribbon with brooch pinback

the reverse presents a standing figure holding a cornucopia in front of a burning altar with eagle representation

Discharge Certificate and Medals Award Card

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa Archive supplemented by one press photo(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted April 18, 1927. In silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of nine smooth rays, with a large overlaid blue enamelled eight point star on top with a gilt wreath around the central medallion which bears a red and white enamelled shield, surrounded by a white enamel ring engraved INSTRUCAO PUBLICA, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, with central makers mark of FREDERICO DA COSTA, measures 81. 6mm