His family later settled in Arcola
Portela had fled to Brazil where he lived until the overthrow of Rosas
Footnote: Originally called the Silver Star of St
and edged on all four sides with fine quality twisted wire fastened to the sides using invisible green threads
his conduct noted as "Very good
International. A Mixed Lot of Medals & Insignia GTRexclude His family later settled inA well preserved collection of 8 medals, including: 1. Soviet Union, A Maternity Medal: In bronze and enamel, 52. 9 mm (h) x 29. 3 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine. 2. Soviet Union, An Order of Maternal Glory, III Class: Bronze gilt and enamel, 54 mm (h) x 29. 4 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine. 3. Mongolia, A Medal For the 40th Anniversary of the Victory at Khalkhin Gol: In brass and enamel, 63. 7 mm (h) x 37 mm (w), enamels intact,