Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a flag pole is centred

a flag pole is centred with “HONNEUR ET PATRIE” (HONOUR AND HOMELAND) inscribed on it

Ashtabula County

The maker “STEINHAUER & LÜCK LÜDENSCHEID” is stamped on the reverse of the boutonniere

the 3 o’clock arm inscribed with “siegt” and the 6 o’clock arm inscribed with “Im Felde” (Undefeated from the ocean to the field)

A first and second war German medal ribbon bar of five awards

Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a flag pole is centred(Medalha da Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1916. In cast silver gilt, unmarked, measuring 41. 3 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross Medal was instituted on November 30, 1916 and is awarded to military personnel and civilians for acts of bravery and deeds performed in wartime. The statute was supplemented in 1946 and 1971, so there