Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold in Gold, Officer’s Cross, By Galere consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a center for the manufacturing

a center for the manufacturing of farm tools and house wares

Portela went into exile in Montevideo

in uniform with collar tabs and sleeve insignia clearly visible

Description: Bronze gilt

ribbon presents discolouration and residue

Belgium, Kingdom. An Order of Leopold in Gold, Officer’s Cross, By Galere consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a center for the manufacturing(Lunion fait la force). Instituted in 1832. In 18 karat gold, Maltese cross in white enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, laurel wreath in green and red enamel, centre shows crowned lion ringed by inscription Lunion fait la force, reverse centre shows monogram LLRR I, inclusive of crown suspension 64. 5 mm (h) x 39 mm (w), weighs 23. 2 grams, on purple ribbon with rosette, evidence of chipping on obverse right arm and reverse left