Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Auction Archive previously folded with two hole-punched

previously folded with two hole-punched holes

to meet and Member of the English Royal Family

he was promoted to Oberleutnant (Senior Lieutenant)

with some bending of the pinback evident

Star: in silver

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Auction Archive previously folded with two hole-punched(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In silver and enamel, a six point star, centerpiece and heart in Gold and enamels, encircled by a ring of natural old cut diamonds totalling approximatelly 3. 5 carats, reverse pin back, marked with swan (French silver import mark), measures 70 mm (h) x 57 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine and very scarce. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of