Portugal (Republic): President of Portugal Official State Visit to London Medal, 1955 (Medalha Commemorativa Da Visita Do Presidente Da Republica Portvgvesa Londres 1955

Lopes, President of the Republic of Portugal (1951-1958) made four international state visits, between 1953-1957, to allied countries. These were to; Spain in 1953; United Kingdom (London) in 1955 (Portugal being the United Kingdom's oldest ally); Union of South Africa, 1956, and his final state visit being to Brazil in 1957. In addition to the official state visits to allies, the President also visited the Portuguese Colonies during his Presidency. Medals - of different design, but identical medal ribands, were struck and issued for award to foreign recipients during the state visits to the United Kingdom (London), and Brazil The medal was awarded to members of the Staff of the British Royal Household - Metal: Silvered - Dimension: 35mm - Weight: 21mm - Obverse: Portrait bare headed profile of the Portuguese President - Reverse: Vertical Oak and Laurel sprays with Portugal National emblem between, the title Medalha Commemorative on top, and below Da Visita Do Presidente Da Republica Portvgvesa Londres 195 Sold together with: - Original plush hinged leatherette cased of issue, with fitted recess The medal fitted with it's original silk riband, to which is attached a two pronged medal mounting bar, as issued for wear in the Portuguese style Rare Condition: EF