Portugal, Kingdom. A Victory Medal, C.1919 GTRexclude Agfa postcard backer

Agfa postcard backer

received the Medal of Honor and was promoted two steps to Brigadier General

there is a pocket sewn in place on the left breast

Major King was made a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order

In 1941 he fought in the Balkan Campaign

Portugal, Kingdom. A Victory Medal, C.1919 GTRexclude Agfa postcard backer(Medalha da Victria). Instituted 1919. First World War issued. Constructed of bronze, circular medal depicting on the obverse a winged figure of Victory on a rayed background, reverse featuring the arms of Portugal on a lateral band of War Crosses, inscribed by the inscription MEDALHA DA VITORIA (Victory Medal), measuring 34. 68 mm (w) x 39. 98 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), with minor toned bronze, accompanied by original ribbon, extremely