Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 27th Maine Volunteer

Footnote: The 27th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment was comprised by men raised almost entirely in York County

a 40-Year Long Civil Service Cross

inscribed "MEMORIAL CANADIAN ARMY" above

measuring 85 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

1915 with the 154th Infantry Battalion "Stormont

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 27th Maine Volunteer(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted April 18, 1927. In silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of nine smooth rays, with a large overlaid blue enamelled eight point star on top with a gilt wreath around the central medallion which bears a red and white enamelled shield, surrounded by a white enamel ring engraved INSTRUCAO PUBLICA, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, with central makers mark of FREDERICO DA COSTA, measures 81. 6mm