Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction Archive the reverse of each link

the reverse of each link is plain with rivets

awarded only to field commanders and Generals

with sun clasp)

Measuring 94 mm (w) x 147 mm (h)

a Bronze Grade Honour Cross of the German Mother

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction Archive the reverse of each link(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted in 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In silver gilt, a red enamel cross with 17 large glass stones in the center, the reverse is plain, surmounted by a sacred heart suspension in red, white and black enamels, with an ornate suspension loop above, reverse of each also plain, measures 41. 4mm (w) x 86. 8mm (h inclusive of sacred heart suspension and integral loop, weighs 30. 8 grams, minor enamel wear to the suspension, small areas