Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code

maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “28” for Eugen Schmidthäussler

the inner row with thirty-two small coils

Apparently after accepting a challenge to a duel

he died from wounds received during the Battle of Arnhem on Saturday

over his arms

Portugal, Republic. A Red Cross, IV Grade Dedication Cross with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code(Medalhas da Cruz Vermehla Portuguesa). Instituted in 1908. Multi piece construction, in silver with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 42. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, circular highlight from a previously applied sticker evident on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, small rosette with clasp affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine.