states CRUMP 451 handwritten across top with size 41
War Service Gratuity Statement and Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification
crossed swords below
the Secretary stated "in view of the immediate and subsequent searches made for the personnel after the battle
waist size stamped in white ink "32 34" beside the patch
Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold states CRUMP 451 handwritten across(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.