Portugal, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set, by Hedler Cunha, in Case Auction VERKEHRSTRUPPEN ELBING” (“ASSOCIATION OF SAPPERS

VERKEHRSTRUPPEN ELBING” (“ASSOCIATION OF SAPPERS AND TRANSPORT TROOPS ELBIN”)

Footnote: Trooper Donald McIntyre is shown on the roll of the Governors General's Body Guards

A 1934 Saar propaganda badge

and Bavaria: Military Long Service Medal

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set, by Hedler Cunha, in Case Auction VERKEHRSTRUPPEN ELBING” (“ASSOCIATION OF SAPPERS(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. A Commander badge, a Maltese cross in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, medallion featuring the inscription BEM MERECER, the reverse features the crest of Portugal inscribed REPUBLICA PORTUGUESE, surmounted by wreath and worn on a replacement full length neck ribbon, measures 52. 1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), enamels intact, scattered gilt wear, in near very fine condition. The Star of the Order, a Maltese cross