Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 109 mm (w) x

measuring 109 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

official WWI period issue

and subsequently treated for Myalgia (muscle pain

Sapper Harold Lake was discharged upon demobilization at the Halifax Depot

floral embellished grip straps and short crossguard with lion's head quillon tips

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 certificate_of_authenticity measuring 109 mm (w) x(Ordem Militar de Avis). Established around 1175 by King Afonso Henriques. Type II. A multiple rayed eight pointed star in silver, the obverse featuring a finely enameled green Cross of Avis in silver gilt, on an enameled white background, encircled by a detailed silver gilt laurel wreath, the reverse with principal pin assembly, marked by makers cartouche of FREDERICO G DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110 3, LISBOA, measuring 87. 25 mm (w) x 87. 35 mm (h),