Portugal, Kingdom. A King Don Carlos I Coronation Medal 1889, I Class Silver Grade Auction Martin enlisted with the 37th

Martin enlisted with the 37th Regiment "Haldimand Rifles" militia in 1909

Presented to Rupert Stieglmayr (Head Constable of the Gendarmerie)

1920-30’s period issue

Minor soiling is evident to the interior

the scabbard measuring 280 mm in length

Portugal, Kingdom. A King Don Carlos I Coronation Medal 1889, I Class Silver Grade Auction Martin enlisted with the 37th(Medalha de Coroao do Rei Dom Carlos I). Instituted in 1889. In silver, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Don Carlos I, inscribed "D. CARLOS I REI DE PORTUGAL" above and engraver marked "V. ALVES", reverse inscribed "28 DEZEMBRO DE 1889" within an open ended wreath composed of two branches of oak leaves, measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral screwpost, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, original ribbon, fine.