Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Archive die struck good quality medal

die struck good quality medal

the inscription directly under the coat of arms is indecipherable due to age and wear

marked by French hallmark denoting imported gold items since 1893

the front panel extensively soiled

On February 11th

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Archive die struck good quality medalInstituted in 1162. In silver with white and green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms in between each point, the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110, FABRICANTE DE MEDALHAS LISBOA in the center, makers mark on the pin, hallmark denoting manufacture in Lisbon with .