Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Newly Listed the Grand-Ducal House and Luxembourg

the Grand-Ducal House and Luxembourg

00 mm (h - inclusive of cross adorning crown suspension)

the first one I have seen in 35 years

The crown retains an intact transparent plastic rhomboid moisture guard covering a gilt maker’s mark of “LEONHARD PAULIG

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Newly Listed the Grand-Ducal House and Luxembourg(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