Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz Medal Bar for Exemplary Service, c.1970 certificate_of_authenticity By September they were carrying

By September they were carrying out operations against Malta from Porto Empedocle

It is dated “in the field” on April 2nd

clipped to a full-length neck ribbon with hook and eye

the reverse bears the top and bottom edges folded over to produce a flat seam

printed on off-white paper with black ink

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz Medal Bar for Exemplary Service, c.1970 certificate_of_authenticity By September they were carryingA medal bar, swing mounted with a horizontal pin on the reverse, measures 119. 3 mm (w), weighs 119. 50 grams, with four decorations consisting of: A Military Order of Aviz, silver gilt with green enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 30. 2 mm (w) x 45. 0 mm (h), light wear, very fine. An Exemplary Bravery Medal, gold grade, in bronze gilt, measures 37 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h), small device on ribbon, light gilt wear throughout, very fine. A