Medal of Military Merit, III Class

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SKU: 02.PRT.0104.106.01.001

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • III Class Obverse
  • III Class Obverse
  • III Class Reverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Portugal
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    30x50mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Officer's Cross (silver with red, white and blue enamels, 33.7 mm x 55 mm inclusive of its tower suspension, 16 mm wide rosette bearing a 10.5 mm x 12 mm miniature silver cross with red and white enamels mounted to a clasp, on an original ribbon.) https://www.emedals.com/europe/portugal/orders/other/a-portuguese-order-of-military-merit-three-items

History


The Medal of Military Merit (Medalha de Mérito Miliar) was added to the Portuguese "Military Medal" (Medalha Militar) after the end of the Second World War on May 28, 1946. It was founded to recognize Portuguese military personnel for exceptional virtue, character, loyalty, competence, and obedience.

It was founded with four classes to be awarded to military personnel who display exceptional military qualities and virtues that merit public respect and acknowledgement. It is normally conferred based on rank, and it may also be awarded to foreigners.

All grades are accompanied by a clasp features the insignia, surrounded by a gilt laurel wreath for the Grand Cross, and the motto translates to "Military Merit."

The III Class is awarded to Captains, First Lieutenants, Officers, and Sergeant Majors.

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