Portugal, Republic. Military Order Of The Tower And Sword, V Class Knight, C. 1910 Auction Archive obverse depicting the Norroy Coat

obverse depicting the Norroy Coat of Arms in red

Although his final resting place is unknown

including a Civil Service 25-Year Long Service Medal

as worn by the officer

Portugal, Republic. Military Order Of The Tower And Sword, V Class Knight, C. 1910 Auction Archive obverse depicting the Norroy Coat(Ordem Militar da Torre e Espada). Instituted in 1549, revived in 1808, discontinued in 1910. Three piece construction, in silver gilt with red, blue, white and green enamels, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, tiny chip evident in the white enamels on the tip of the arm at 6 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, traditional horizontal clasp affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine.