Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Auction with part of that service

with part of that service in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880

Classe in the 18th Feldjäger-Bataillon (Field Police Battalion) as well as Pionier-Abteilungs-Commandant (Commandant of the Combat Engineer Division)

the obverse medallion bearing the VER DIENST

While in the European theater

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Auction with part of that serviceIn silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white bow ribbon, measures 37. 9 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h), weighs 22. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.