Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity The 15th Infantry Battalion was

The 15th Infantry Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec and mobilized at Camp Valcartier

Bands of golden-yellow Waffenfarbe piping fully surrounded the crown

Gablonz and der Neiße” in the same style

Union Navy (U

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity The 15th Infantry Battalion was(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch