Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold She was laid down on

She was laid down on December 29th 1936

4th Armored Division at Pine Camp and was promoted to Captain

Footnote: The medal was a French commemorative war medal established on 8 January 1952 for award to members of the French armed forces who fought in the Korean war

His stay was only one month at Paulson and it was here that Ramsey was awarded the Air Gunner Badge and promoted to Sergeant on August 18

and the decoration is normally only bestowed to senior Navy flag officers and Marine Corps general officers

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, c.1960 Hold She was laid down on(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.