Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Military Valour, Type Vi, I Class Gold Grade Auction 0 mm (w) x 53

0 mm (w) x 53

He was treated for the next two weeks

who later became the Austrian War Minister

27 mm (w) x 60

while the 2nd award type with laurel leaf is extremely rare

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Military Valour, Type Vi, I Class Gold Grade Auction 0 mm (w) x 53(Medalha de Valor Militar). Instituted in 1863. In bronze gilt, engraver marked on the obverse, measuring 33. 3 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, traditional horizontal clasp bearing a "C" affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on October 2, 1863 and was issued in three divisions: for Military Valour, for Distinguished Service and for