Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Fidelity, V Class Knight Hold is a Portuguese military medal

is a Portuguese military medal created on 28 May 1946

worn on original triangular ribbon with button closure

When patrolling at night off the South Goodwin she rammed an enemy submarine

green oxidation evident on the medals and on the suspension

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Fidelity, V Class Knight Hold is a Portuguese military medal(Urdhri Besa). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1940 1945), Italian Occupation. In silver gilt with red, light blue and black enamels, type II with five "FERT" chain wreath on the two headed eagle, maker marked "E. GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 40. 4 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, light enamel wear and gilt wear, original ribbon, extremely fine.