Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. Benedict Of Avis, Knight Auction Archive A pair of award documents

A pair of award documents to Maggiore R

inscribed “XXIV Dienstjahre” (German - 24 Years of Service) within an oak wreath

with white thread highlights in the Irish harp

detailing and plating is outstanding

and is etched with the SS motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” on the obverse

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. Benedict Of Avis, Knight Auction Archive A pair of award documents(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, hallmarked with an eagle on the ring, measuring 27 mm (w) x 41. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Avis), previously to 1910 the Royal Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Real Militar de Avis), previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of