Dedicated and Meritorious Service, Silver Medal
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SKU: 02.PRT.0139.301.01.000
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The Medal for Overseas Service was established by decree in 1891 as the “Military Medal for Overseas Service.” It was awarded to Portuguese military personnel and civil servants in recognition of overseas service which benefited Portugal, civilisation, or humanity. It is believed to have been discontinued in 1974.
The Medal for Overseas Service underwent numerous changes in design, grades, and awarding statutes over its lifetime. From 1891-1893, it was awarded in a single category, but in 1893, it was expanded and awarded in two distinct categories, the Medal for Distinguished Overseas Service and the Medal for Medal for Assiduous Overseas Service. A third category, the Medal for Dedicated and Meritorious Overseas Service, was added in 1946.
The Silver Medal for Dedicated and Meritorious Service was awarded to overseas military personnel, auxiliary officials, and civil servants for more than 10 years of outstanding service. It was also awarded in recognition of distinguished actions in military campaigns and loyalty during rebellion and war. Recipients were awarded clasps for each additional award.
There are two versions of Silver Medal. Both have a reverse inscription that translates to “Dedication and Merit“ but they differ in the crest on the obverse.
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