Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Tower and Sword, Grand Collar with Case, by da Costa, c.1880 United Republic of type of badge used during

type of badge used during WWI and shortly after the War until 1927

marked “RZM” and “M1/14” for maker “Matthias Oeschler & Sohn” on reverse

intended to award those responsible for meritorious acts or services performed in the exercise of any functions

ornate feathering on the stem and collar

Joseph Russell Krenek was born on December 1

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Tower and Sword, Grand Collar with Case, by da Costa, c.1880 United Republic of type of badge used during(Ordem Militar da Torre e Espada). Instituted in 1549, revived in 1808, discontinued in 1910. In silver and enamels, five pointed white enamel star with tipped finials, surrounded by a green enamelled oak wreath in the quadrants of the arms, obverse medallion shows a wreath and sword encircled by a blue enamel ring with the inscription VALOR LEALDADE E MERITO, reverse medallion shows an open book encircled by a blue enamel ring with the inscription