Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Military Division, Commander's Cross, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity The cap measures 180 mm

The cap measures 180 mm x 280 mm x 130 mm in height

40 mm (w) x 70

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontally sewn pinback

Footnote: The Order of Leopold II is an order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Léopold II

part of Italian-sponsored Anti-Communist Volunteer Militia

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Military Division, Commander's Cross, C.1930 certificate_of_authenticity The cap measures 180 mm(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. Four piece construction, centrepiece on both sides in Gold with red and white enamels, mounted to a cross base in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 54. 5 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, crazing, chipping and loss evident in the white enamels on the tips of the arms at 3, 6 and 12 o'clock on both sides, adhesive residue on the arms on both sides due to