Identity area
Reference code
IE DCUA C2/1/2/1/3
Title
Awarding of the Portuguese rank of Cavaleiro of the Military Order of Christ to Kevin J Kenny.
Date(s)
- 26 June 1948 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
3 items
Context area
Name of creator
(1881-1954)
Name of creator
(1951-)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Includes a certificate (in Portuguese) conferring on Kevin John Kenny, honorary Vice Consul of Portugal, the rank of Cavaleiro of the Military Order of Christ. His name is inscribed incorrectly as ‘Kelvin’ on the certificate. Also includes an English translation of the certificate by the Portuguese Consulate in Dublin, and a black and white photograph of Kenny receiving the cross, which is the insignia of the order, from Dr Henrique Bacelar de Caldeira Queiroz, the Portuguese Consul. Standing between them is the apostolic nuncio, Most Rev Pascal Robinson.