Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed "West Ruhr-Niederrhein" with yellow

inscribed "West Ruhr-Niederrhein" with yellow embroidered rules along all three sides of the triangle

the left panel stamped in black ink at the top "Gebr

He accepted an appointment and executed the oath of office as Ensign A-V (N)

number impressed "1465651" on the reverse

constructed of a pebbled magnetic metal shaft with double-sided oak leaf designs near the tip

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed "West Ruhr-Niederrhein" with yellow(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white ribbon with small rosette, measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), weighs 35. 5 grams with ribbons, enamels intact, in very fine condition.