Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Military Valour, Type Vi, I Class Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity flying in F-86 Sabre and

flying in F-86 Sabre and F-100 Super Sabre squadrons in the defense of NATO

G 3840 Coinderoux Paris’

Egyptian silver fineness hallmarked on reverse as well as on pin

two measuring 17 mm (w) x 26 mm (h) each

an example of the First Type

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Military Valour, Type Vi, I Class Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity flying in F-86 Sabre and(Medalha de Valor Militar). Instituted in 1863. In bronze gilt, engraver marked on the obverse, measuring 33. 3 mm (w) x 38. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, traditional horizontal clasp bearing a "C" affixed to its original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Medal was instituted on October 2, 1863 and was issued in three divisions: for Military Valour, for Distinguished Service and for