Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was awarded for meritorious

It was awarded for meritorious service to the country

In the other conflicts

incorporating light blue and dark blue enamels

facing an equal number of reinforced button holes on the flap on the left side

measuring 73 mm (w) x 21

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It was awarded for meritorious(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In silver and enamel, a six point star, centerpiece and heart in Gold and enamels, encircled by a ring of natural old cut diamonds totalling approximatelly 3. 5 carats, reverse pin back, marked with swan (French silver import mark), measures 70 mm (h) x 57 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine and very scarce. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of