Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Christ, Military Division, Commander's Cross, C.1900 Auction with correct delicate original ribbon

with correct delicate original ribbon and near flawless enamels and pleasing patina

wear in the fabric overlaying the hinge

Footnote: The Reichsnährstand (RNST) was a government body set up in Nazi Germany to regulate food production

and “1914” on the bottom arm

field training extercises

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Christ, Military Division, Commander's Cross, C.1900 Auction with correct delicate original ribbon(1844 1901 Model Issue). Of fine quality manufacture in highly detailed silver gilt with blue, red, and white enamels, of French manufacture with eagle head hallmark on laurel tassels, makers mark ZII on suspension loop for Dutch silver import . 835 silver, with swivel silver gilt crown, measuring 53 mm (w) x 84. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension and integral horizontally pierced ball with cross), on wide original ribbon, near mint. This offering