Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Officer Auction The whole operation involved twenty-two

The whole operation involved twenty-two Belgian troopers who were dropped in two groups

III Class) on the lid

and a three page Index

bordered and set in Gold

some demonstrating flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metals

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Officer Auction The whole operation involved twenty-two(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I. (1789 1910 Issue). In silver and enamels, featuring a four point maltese cross with ball finials, with wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold featuring a red enamelled cross, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, marked with a boars head on the suspension and tassels denoting french manufacturer post 1838 and silver composition, measures 39. 4 mm (w) x 61. 5 mm