Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Avis, Grand Officer Star, C.1900 Auction Archive By this time the Sweeney's

By this time the Sweeney's had recruited around 50 pilots

8 & 9 had distinctive badges

Department of National Defence - Naval Service War Service Gratuity Receipt of Application Letter (dated November 19

Ronald Bowden

the tape with a brass pull tab at its exposed end

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of St. Avis, Grand Officer Star, C.1900 Auction Archive By this time the Sweeney's(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1146. Type II. 1894 1910 issue. A silver eight pointed faceted star, obverse centre featuring an enameled green florid cross in silver gilt, surmounted by an enameled red Royal Crown, presenting an enameled Sacred Heart of Christ on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse with dual pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA, measuring 84. 47 mm (w) x 96. 26 mm (h inclusive of Sacred Heart of Christ), with