Portugal, Kingdom. An Military Order Of Christ, Commander, C.1900 Auction Archive 77 mm x 102 mm

77 mm x 102 mm

circumscribed by an inscription of “DEM GEDENKEN UNSERER BEIDEN HELDEN” (“IN MEMORY OF BOTH OF OUR HEROES”)

which played a significant part in the Battle of Crete

Constructed silvered tombac with very fine details

Sunfish - 1939-1945 Star

Portugal, Kingdom. An Military Order Of Christ, Commander, C.1900 Auction Archive 77 mm x 102 mmIssue 1844 1910. In silver with red, white and blue enamels, marked with Boars head on suspension denoting French manufacture post 1838, measuring 48. 5 mm x 80. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on an original neck ribbon, crazing and chipping evident in the white enamels, better than very fine.