The Portuguese Order Of Villa Vicosa; Grand Cross Star certificate_of_authenticity The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished

The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished itself in the particular through its exemplary defense of the Marienhoehe and the heights to the north-west of the Gesnes

Second Class Cross (Lady’s breast cross)

Regiment is officially impressed while name has been privately engraved

Its nickel plated fittings exhibit deep pitting from improper storage after the war

The Portuguese Order Of Villa Vicosa; Grand Cross Star certificate_of_authenticity The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguishedThe Portuguese Order of Villa Vicosa; Grand Cross Star in silver gilt and enamels, center appliqu in gold and enamels, 78mm x 91mm, unmarked, of very fine quality manufacture, circa early 1900s, in extremely fine condition.