Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal Auction Instituted in 1861

Instituted in 1861

the reverse presenting a typical frame with prong

The exterior of the cap is constructed of navy blue wool featuring a traditional high peak crown with even golden piping running along the crown of the cap as well as the top edge of the cap visor

VAN RYNEVELD” in black ink

A matching set of HJ Bann 83 (Kassel) shoulder straps

Portugal, Kingdom. A First War Victory Medal Auction Instituted in 1861(Medalha da Victria). Instituted 1919. First World War issued. Constructed of bronze, circular medal depicting on the obverse a winged figure of Victory on a rayed background, reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses, inscribed by the inscription MEDALHA DA VITORIA (Victory Medal), measuring 35. 06 mm (w) x 41. 12 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), oxidation to medal resulting in a greenish hue throughout the medal,