Medal of Military Merit, I Class Breast Star

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  • I Class Breast Star Obverse
  • I Class Breast Star Obverse
  • I Class Breast Star Reverse
  • I Class Breast Star Details

Attributes

  • country
    Portugal
  • date of institution
    May 28, 1946
  • makers
    Frederico Da Costa, Lisbon

History


The Medal of Military Merit (Medalha de Mérito Miliar) was added to the Portuguese "Military Medal" (Medalha Militar) after the end of the Second World War on May 28, 1946. It was founded to recognize Portuguese military personnel for exceptional virtue, character, loyalty, competence, and obedience.

It was founded with four classes to be awarded to military personnel who display exceptional military qualities and virtues that merit public respect and acknowledgement. It is normally conferred based on rank, and it may also be awarded to foreigners.

All grades are accompanied by a clasp features the insignia, surrounded by a gilt laurel wreath for the Grand Cross, and the motto translates to "Military Merit."

The I Class Medal Breast Star is awarded to Officer Generals, Colonels, and Captains with twenty years of service. It has an obverse inscription that translates to "Military Merit."

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  • Price

    $230 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: MERITO MILITAR

  • Size

    69x71mm

  • Maker

    Frederico Da Costa, Lisbon

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