Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 67 mm (w) x

measuring 67 mm (w) x 47

the reverse with a central monogram of Duke Ernst II

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)

Ashtabula County

was the supreme commander of all border customs units

Portugal, Republic. A War Cross Medal, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 67 mm (w) x(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