Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Newly Listed of the highest quality

of the highest quality

measuring 58 mm x 39 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

measuring 40 mm (h) x 39 mm (w)

1946 and is awarded to recognize extraordinary merit in humanitarian

Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel II of Spain

Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Newly Listed of the highest qualityFirst badge with a three piece construction, coat of arms insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, along with a silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze gilt wings base, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels. Second badge with a two piece construction, silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze coat of arms and wings base, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 26. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback.