Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit Antonio Narino, Member GTRexclude Awarded to Portuguese Armed Forces

Awarded to Portuguese Armed Forces who during WWI fought on Western Front and in African colonies

subsequently treated and released

“1914” on obverse 6 o’clock arm

The James Fletcher was examined on the mud subsequent to this

Footnote: The Cruiser Cologne was a light cruiser that served as part of the Reichsmarine

Colombia, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit Antonio Narino, Member GTRexclude Awarded to Portuguese Armed Forces(Orden del Mrito Militar Antonio Nario). Instituted on June 13, 1942. A bronze Maltese cross with crossed swords through the center, the obverse medallion presents a left facing portrait of Antonio Narino, the reverse medallion presents an inscription AME A MI PATRIA CUANTO FUE ESE AMOR LO DIRA LA HISTORIA, measures 37. 17mm (w) x 48. 15mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 37. 4 (inclusive of ribbon), worn on a red ribbon with bronze buckle,