Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925

Name: Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU20970
Price: 296.0 USD
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Description

(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. Multi-piece construction, insignia in Gold with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a silver star base with twenty-two protruding arms, each arm with three faceted emanating rays, maker marked "SOUZA. 107 RUA ADREA." on the reverse cartouche, measuring 71.2 mm (w) x 73.8 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, the insignia exhibiting chipping and loss in the green enamels on the leafing branch at 3 o'clock, the star missing its enamelled Sacred Heart of Jesus at the top, near very fine.

Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of Christ and is awarded for outstanding services to the Republic in government, diplomacy, public service and administration, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.