Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 Buy Now slightly tarnished silver and minor

slightly tarnished silver and minor loss of green enamel

and black enamels with sun rays emanating between the arms from the centre applique

During his time with the regiment

as aquired

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 Buy Now slightly tarnished silver and minor(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. A multirayed eight pointed star in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring a central enameled blue eight pointed star with golden edges also in silver gilt, superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves, central medallion exhibiting an hand etched Portuguese coat of arms partially enameled in Gold, surrounded by the inscription INSTRUO PBLICA (Public Instruction), reverse with vertical pinback, makers cartouche