Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of The Christ, Grand Cross, Type I, C.1900 Newly Listed Type 1 - In toned

Type 1 - In toned bronze

an early badge circa 1930

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30716 of Friday

engraved "WON BY Pte J

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of The Christ, Grand Cross, Type I, C.1900 Newly Listed Type 1 - In toned1st Oval Type. Pre 1918. An impressive and large sash badge in silver gilt with hand etched boarder, centre with large white enameled background displaying gold insignia with red and white enamels, 55 mm (w) x 88. 2 mm (h inclusive of large horizontally pierced integral ball suspension), red enamel loss to reverse, on fine period sash. Star with an ornate silver star with a gilt centre ring displaying finely enameled white flowers with green leaves,