Portugal, Kingdom. An Order The Immaculate Conception Of Villa Vicosa, Knight, C.1880 Hold It was completed in August

It was completed in August 1940 and was used only until March 1941

An Early Minesweeper War Badge -  In tombac

Footnote: The Canadian Engineers were responsible for all defensive measures

He was with the CFC for the duration of the war

he was awarded the Defence Medal

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order The Immaculate Conception Of Villa Vicosa, Knight, C.1880 Hold It was completed in AugustA silver gilt star with nine arm white enamels star affixed by multiple intricate silver gilt screw posts, together with nine stars, each pinned to star base, ornate silver gilt crown, centre in gold with blue enamel work, 47 mm (w) x 67 mm (h inclusive of crown with cross), very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between