Portugal, Republic. A First War Period Grouping United Republic of Acid-etched onto the obverse of

Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”) in Fraktur script

with moderate scratching and material fatigue leading to loss of finish and oxidation evident

and set within a banner bearing a raised inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

all with golden borders and two horizontal pins on reverse

He was taken on strength of the Canadian General List and placed with the 5th Reserve Battalion

Portugal, Republic. A First War Period Grouping United Republic of Acid-etched onto the obverse of1. A First War period ID tag, in aluminum and impressed "EXERCITO PORTUGUES SERIE B N 28067", 40 x 50 mm; 2 A Miniature award group, all with original ribbons as worn, including two bronze red cross medals (11 mm), and two silver gilt red cross orders (14mm), one missing reverse; Fine as a lot.