Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal certificate_of_authenticity inscribed ESCHIBANO D COBIERNO

inscribed ESCHIBANO D COBIERNO

Footnote: Edwin A

Upon his return to Great Britain in 1935

demonstrating crude repair and replacement of the loop and suspension ring

and bottom  marked “Bronze 1916” (case slightly soiled)

Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal certificate_of_authenticity inscribed ESCHIBANO D COBIERNO(Medalha da Victria). Instituted 1919. First World War issued. Constructed of bronze, circular medal depicting on the obverse a winged figure of Victory on a rayed background, reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses, inscribed by the inscription MEDALHA DA VITORIA (Victory Medal), measuring 35. 17 mm (w) x 39. 32 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), bright bronze, accompanied by original ribbon with clasp, extremely