Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 Hold with two split prongs

with two split prongs

His father Johann was a farmer

with the designation changing from Regiment to Battalion on formation of the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade on January 1

size marked "6 3/8" and marked with the British Broad Arrow insignia in the dome

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 Hold with two split prongsIn silver gilt and enameled insignia on an eight pointed star base, vaulted, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, light gilt wear on the wreathing, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was founded on January 30, 1919, as an award for outstanding civil servants and teachers. It comes in four classes and a medal, with the Portuguese President as Grand Master.