Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Archive page 12923

page 12923

measures 41 mm (h) x 53 mm (h)

reverse is backed by red felt with one single horizontal pin

enamel chipping on the enamelled ribbon banner arch

A Black Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz)

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Archive page 12923(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type II (1918 Issue). A Grand Cross in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 43 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), suspended from a loop with floral designs, worn on a full length silk sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an 11 point star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion featuring a red and white enamel cross on a white enamel