the bottom bears a long centred single vent with two stitched reinforced buttoning holes on the centre left
The exterior has experienced light soiling on the wool fabric and cracking in the chin strap
dark patina on reverse
and the other half inscribed “Got Mit Uns” with a smaller circular rope
manufacturer's label inscribed "WOLF BROWN 2% GOLD" affixed to the reverse
Portugal, Kingdom. A Superb Order Of The Tower And Sword In Gold, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1840 Auction Archive the bottom bears a longType II. Of the highest quality by J. A. Da Costa, Grand Cross sash badge in gold with outstanding hand etched tower and laurels encasing a white enameled cross with gold centres, 46. 7 grams, hand detailed tower is particularly noteworthy for fine craftsmanship, measuring 60 mm (w) x 70 mm (h inclusive of horizontally pierced tower), minor enamel loss and contact, centre slightly loose, on original silk sash, extremely fine. Grand Cross Star of