Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Helmet measures 295 mm x

Helmet measures 295 mm x 312 mm x 120 mm

The initial enemy onslaught breached the battery defensive perimeter

(Fürstlich Lippischer Hausorden Ehrenkreuz II

Petersburg manufacture

postmarked "POSTA MILITARE" (Military Post) and dated October 27

Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Helmet measures 295 mm x(Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar). Instituted 1863. Dom Carlos I Issued. In silver, a circular medal engraving a portrait of King Luis I of Portugal on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription D. LUIZ I REI DE PORTUGAL 1863, the reverse featuring central inscription COMPORTAMENTO EXEMPLAR, circumscribed by two tied laurel branches, as well as the inscription MEDALHA MILITAR on the outsider border, engraver's mark of S. Silva, measuring 32. 56 mm