Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 visually-hidden above an inscription of “DIE

above an inscription of “DIE VORAUSSETZUNG ZUR TAT IST DER WILLE UND DER MUT ZUR WAHRHAFTIGKEIT” (“THE PREREQUISITE FOR DOING IS THE WILL AND COURAGE OF TRUTHFULNESS”)

reverse plan with centre embossed with  REPUBLICA DE PANAMA"

Footnote: The medal was awarded to any person or group or category of people nominated by the Prime Minister

he was ordered detached and assigned to temporary duty on the U

4 cm (w) x 14 cm (h)

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 visually-hidden above an inscription of “DIE(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original silk 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 Saint Benedict of Aviz (Ordem de