Portugal, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set, by Hedler Cunha, in Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Baring returned to the Crimea

Baring returned to the Crimea in June 1855

and “SWISS MADE” below the six o’clock marker

he was the last living aviation recipient of the Pour le Merite

the woven straps are of high quality fabric and still retain the aluminum threads woven in the fabric

Portugal, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Officer Set, by Hedler Cunha, in Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Baring returned to the Crimea(Ordem do Mrito). Instituted in 1927. A Commander badge, a Maltese cross in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, medallion featuring the inscription BEM MERECER, the reverse features the crest of Portugal inscribed REPUBLICA PORTUGUESE, surmounted by wreath and worn on a replacement full length neck ribbon, measures 52. 1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), enamels intact, scattered gilt wear, in near very fine condition. The Star of the Order, a Maltese cross