Portuguese Ordem do Mérito Militar Comendador Full Decoration Set Lisbon
Key Information:
• Country: Portugal
• Order: Order of Military Merit (Ordem do Mérito Militar)
• Grade: Commander (Comendador)
• Manufacturer: Helden Cunha LDA, Lisbon
• Period: circa 1960–1980
• Type: Complete presentation set
Set Includes:
• Commander neck badge with full neck ribbon
• Breast star
• Full size officer cross (breast badge)
• Ribbon bar
• Original fitted case
Medal Design:
Neck Badge:
White enamel cross with red enamel central cross, gilt suspension and traditional design representing distinguished Portuguese military service.
Breast Star:
Silver multi-rayed star with gilt and red enamel central medallion bearing cross of the order and inscription:
"MÉRITO MILITAR"
Officer Cross:
Full size enamel cross worn on ribbon matching the order colors.
Case:
Original case marked:
Casa das Condecorações
Helden Cunha LDA – Lisboa
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Enamel remains well preserved with minor age wear
• Star in very good condition with light toning
• Officer cross well preserved
• Neck ribbon in very good condition
• Case shows minor storage wear
• No visible repairs observed
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Portuguese Order of Military Merit recognizes distinguished military service and professional achievement. Commander grade sets manufactured by official Lisbon maker Helden Cunha are highly collectible and increasingly difficult to find as complete presentation groups.
Summary:
Original Portugal Order of Military Merit Commander complete cased set by Helden Cunha Lisbon including full decorations and original case.