Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot of War Merit Crosses II Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac is one of two Portuguese

is one of two Portuguese members of the European Science Foundation and is the Portuguese partner of the European Science Exchange Programme of The Royal Society (United Kingdom)

maker’s cartouche of FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA

in order to "continue efficiently without worry or trouble" on his part

silvered with polished highlights (both cross and Spange of very fine quality manufacture)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Lot of War Merit Crosses II Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac is one of two Portuguese(Kriegsverdienstkreuze II. Klasse). A mixed lot of War Merit Crosses II Class, including: 1. A group of four awards Without Swords, all constructed of bronze and on loops for suspension from period original ribbons, including both maker marked and unmarked examples, some demonstrating minor surface oxidation in the form of verdigris, in overall near extremely fine condition. 2. A group of seven awards With Swords, consisting of five constructed of