Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of Captain Gibbons died from pulmonary

Captain Gibbons died from pulmonary congestion with chronic degenerative myocarditis on December 22

enamel flake to 12 o’clock blue surround

piloted by R-83930 Leading Aircraftman Francis Douglas Geldard

including a 1914 Iron Cross and an Honour Cross of the World War 1914-1918

Hard covered document with HJ symbol printed on the cover

Portugal, Republic. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of Captain Gibbons died from pulmonary(Ordem do Mrito). The sash badge, a multi piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, the obverse features a central five point star on a blue field encircled by the white ring inscribed BEM MERECER, the reverse features the coat of arms of Portugal and surrounded inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA, suspending laurel wreath and elongated loop with floral designs, measuring at 52. 2 mm (w) x 81. 7 mm (h inclusive of its wreath