Portugal (Republic): Order of Prince Henry the Navigator ( (Cavaleiro de Ordre do Infante D. Henrique). Fifth Class breast badge, gilt & enamel

Sold together with

- Plush hinged leatherette case of issue, by maker Frederico Costa, Lisbon, Portugal

- Original bestowal Document for the Portuguese Order of Prince Henry the Navigator, named to John Clench (United Kingdom), dated 18 July 1979

John Clench (1924-1985), son of Percy Thomas Clench (ex Royal Navy) was a native of Wivenhoe, Essex, England- and a former member of the Royal Navy and holder of the M.V.O. - who was a long serving member of the Staff of the Royal Household. At the time of being awarded his Member of the Royal Victorian Order, he held the appointment of Duty Clerk Department of the Master of Our Household!

The award of the Member of the Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., to John Clench was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette edition of 14 June 1980

Prior to joining the Staff of the Royal Household John Clench had served in the Royal Navy (C/JX. 177199), in which he had enlisted on, 3 September 1939. For his service with the Royal Navy and the Royal Household he was awarded; The 5th Class of the Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.); The 1939-1945 Star, The Atlantic Star, The Burma Star with clasp 'Pacific', War Medal, Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EIIR issue) and a 1977 EIIR Jubilee Medal

John Clench died at King's Lynn, Norfolk, England on, 1 January 1985. His memorial flagstone describes him as 'Able Seaman' with post nominals M.V.O.

Condition: EF

Code: 23276