Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Archive and the 38th)

and the 38th)

measures 36mm (w) x 45mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension squared ring)

the bottom of the case marked “Glaser & Sohn

very rare this early and in this condition

It is not made clear how he earned this distinction

Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Archive and the 38th)(Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar). Instituted 1863. Dom Carlos I Issued. In silver, a circular medal engraving a portrait of King Luis I of Portugal on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription D. LUIZ I REI DE PORTUGAL 1863, the reverse featuring central inscription COMPORTAMENTO EXEMPLAR, circumscribed by two tied laurel branches, as well as the inscription MEDALHA MILITAR on the outsider border, engraver's mark of S. Silva, measuring 32. 56 mm