Portugal. A Military Order Of Christ; Commander's Set By Frederico G. Da Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1919 at the age of

1919 at the age of 21

1917 and after three and a half months

exhibiting a nice pebbling effect

Footnote: The outbreak of America's involvement in the First World War caused a sharp increase in the demand for army officers

55 mm (w) x 45

Portugal. A Military Order Of Christ; Commander's Set By Frederico G. Da Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1919 at the age ofPortugal; A Portuguese Military Order of Christ Commander Badge in silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 42. 8 mm x 65. 8 mm, ornate loop, independent full length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: silver gilt with red and white enamelled insignia, mounted to a twenty two pointed silver star base, maker marked "FREDERICO G. DA COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, 70 mm x 70 mm, vertical pinback, dark patina. Fine chipping evident in the