Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 GTRexclude gray rayon reinforcement strip sewn

gray rayon reinforcement strip sewn to the bottom

Footnote: Valentine William "Bill" Henry Hansen enlisted as Gunner (M-3246) at No

soon finding his way to Vancouver that August

In silver gilt with red and black enamels

A military driver’s license issued 11 October 1940

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 GTRexclude gray rayon reinforcement strip sewn(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. An eight pointed star in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring an enameled blue eight pointed star set in silver gilt, superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves, centre medallion in Gold and hand etched, exhibiting an enameled Portuguese coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription INSTRUO PBLICA E BENEMERNCIA (Public Instruction and Benevolence), reverse with vertical pinback and with makers cartouche of