Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Archive very rare this early and

very rare this early and in this condition

on a metal backed ribbon bar of white and black ribbon

the right one held in place via dual brass prongs

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Steinahaur & Lück

It is not made clear how he earned this distinction

Portugal, Kingdom. An Exemplary Conduct Medal, Silver Medal, By S. Silva, C.1880 Auction Archive very rare this early and(Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar). Instituted 1863. Dom Carlos I Issued. In silver, a circular medal engraving a portrait of King Luis I of Portugal on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription D. LUIZ I REI DE PORTUGAL 1863, the reverse featuring central inscription COMPORTAMENTO EXEMPLAR, circumscribed by two tied laurel branches, as well as the inscription MEDALHA MILITAR on the outsider border, engraver's mark of S. Silva, measuring 32. 56 mm