Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 GTRexclude Vavrin contracted mononucleosis while in

Vavrin contracted mononucleosis while in El Paso and dropped out of school long enough to lose his credits for the year

Accompanied by the CVSM Overseas Bar packet of issue

near Soissons and Reims

which had a total of 657 hours and 50 minutes flight time crashed with Pilot Officer P

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 GTRexclude Vavrin contracted mononucleosis while inIn silver gilt and enameled insignia on an eight pointed star base, vaulted, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, light gilt wear on the wreathing, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was founded on January 30, 1919, as an award for outstanding civil servants and teachers. It comes in four classes and a medal, with the Portuguese President as Grand Master.