Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Auction the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised eagle and stylized von Richthofen family coat of arms

edged by black Waffenfarbe piping (signifying Combat Pioneer units)

with part of that service in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880

the military school in the background

While in the European theater

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Auction the reverse bearing a raisedIn silver gilt, a red enamelled cross, obverse medallion with blue and white center, reverse features a central medallion inscribed INTER ARMA CARITAS, surmounted by a partial wreath and connected to a red and white bow ribbon, measures 37. 9 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h), weighs 22. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.