Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 certificate_of_authenticity Ltd VANCOUVER" on the reverse

Ltd VANCOUVER" on the reverse

Footnote: The NS-Reichskriegerbund (Nazi State Soldier's Association) 1933-1945 and the Kyffhäuserbund (Veterans Association) 1920-1933 are one and the same organization

He was drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917 and signed his declaration on January 3

A very fine post war Pour Le Mérite

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 certificate_of_authenticity Ltd VANCOUVER" on the reverse(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. Multi piece construction, insignia in Gold with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a silver star base with twenty two protruding arms, each arm with three faceted emanating rays, maker marked "SOUZA. 107 RUA ADREA." on the reverse cartouche, measuring 71. 2 mm (w) x 73. 8 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, the insignia exhibiting chipping and loss in the green enamels on the leafing branch at 3