Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Joao Anjos Republic of that his unit was unaware

that his unit was unaware of his death until stumbling upon his grave

it was determined that his death was related to his war service

he was posted to the 11 Gun Twin Screw Protected Cruiser H

pin marked with “star” mark (indicating War time production)

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Joao Anjos Republic of that his unit was unawareInstituted 1319. Type II. (1918 ). A Grand Officers Set, comprising a neck badge, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, obverse mirrors the reverse, marked with a silver mark denoting Lisbon manufacture between 1886 1936 on the integral ring and the loop, obverse of the suspension loop is decorated with floral patterns, measures 43. 3 mm (w) x 65. 9mm (h), weighs 31. 3 grams including ribbon, worn on a full length red neck ribbon, enamels intact,