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 The medal was also issued

The medal was also issued to naval personnel who served ashore in Cuba between the dates of September 12

on loop a laterally-pierced ball loop suspension with a ring retaining its period original ribbon

for girls aged ten to fourteen

a rare example in near mint condition

maker marked “BERG & NOLTE

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 The medal was also issued(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.