Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Officer’s Set by Federico Da Costa Hold measures 55mm

measures 55mm

the obverse in the shape of a mobile square

and situated above a banner bearing an inscription of “IN TREUE FEST” (“STEADFAST IN LOYALTY”)

70 mm (h) and weighing 3

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Officer’s Set by Federico Da Costa Hold measures 55mm(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In silver gilt, a large red enamelled cross with white center, reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a floral patterned loop and worn on a full length red neck ribbon, measures 42. 8 mm (w) x 65. 1 mm (h), weighs 29. 5 grams, reverse of the loop has been handscratched 28 5 56, enamels intact, in better than extremely fine condition. The Star, featuring smooth silver rays with angled tips, the