Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 certificate_of_authenticity The Ustasha (Croatian militia) began

The Ustasha (Croatian militia) began an extermination war against the Serbian population

1945 and recovered in hospital in Bad Rappenau between March 1 and March 31

measuring 91 mm (w) x 31 mm (h)

the reverse is missing two prongs and is marked “DESCHLER U

Tiny chip evident in the enamels on the Flight Nurse Badge

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 certificate_of_authenticity The Ustasha (Croatian militia) began(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with three pointed ends, featuring a nicely enameled red Latin cross, double sided, suspended by a typical Portuguese tower, with silver Portuguese hallmark, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 82. 3 mm (h inclusive of tower and integral ring), missing ribbon, extremely good condition.