Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of Hard covered document with HJ

Hard covered document with HJ symbol printed on the cover

bronze star on its original ribbon

1916 with a strength of 35 officers and 936 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R

Captain Gibbons died from pulmonary congestion with chronic degenerative myocarditis on December 22

In die-stamped silver-nickel

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of Hard covered document with HJ(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath