The 15th Infantry Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec and mobilized at Camp Valcartier
with raised coats of arms of the Göring and Sonnemann families
Gablonz and der Neiße” in the same style
Accompanied by original case of issue
dated December 5
Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 certificate_of_authenticity The 15th Infantry Battalion was(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch