Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Special Model Commander, C.1900 Auction Of fine French manufacture and

Of fine French manufacture and quality

large rosette on its original ribbon with dual prong pinback

in recognition of outstanding merits in the defence of Christianity

31 mm x 41

subsequently restored

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Special Model Commander, C.1900 Auction Of fine French manufacture and(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted in 1319, Secularized in 1879. (1844 1910 Issue). Of fine quality, French manufacture in gilded silver, the obverse centre presents a red and white enamelled cross, on a field of white enamel, at the centre of a silver Maltese cross with arms bordered in white enamel, between the cross arms are circles of blue enamel, also between each cross arm are branches of oak leaves, tied at the bottom with a bow, the bow is