Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Hold GUARDIA DI FINANZA"

GUARDIA DI FINANZA"

62 mm (w) x 57

This British-issued receipt shows that Schmidt was in possession of 1300 Norwegian Kronen (later 1031 Kronen)

addressed to The Secretary

Portugal, Republic. A Medal For Distinguished Overseas Service, Type IV, Persistence Service Class, II Class Silver Grade Hold GUARDIA DI FINANZA"(Medalla Servicos no Ultramar). Instituted in 1891. In silver, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swing post suspension, traditional horizontal clasp affixed to its original ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Distinguished Overseas Service was instituted on January 11, 1891, initially awarded to military personnel who took part in overseas operations in Africa, and later, to military