Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1900 Buy Now A letter informing Matthiessen that

A letter informing Matthiessen that he has been promoted to SS-Oberführer

the obverse with a red machine-embroidered Organisation Todt insignia

measuring 31 mm x 22 mm

For his actions on August 26th and 27th

with an integrated loop for suspension

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1900 Buy Now A letter informing Matthiessen that(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). A gorgeous Grand Cross set , comprising a sash badge, in silver gilt, a large oval disc with white enamel with red and white enamel cross surmounted by an enamelled sacred heart, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 56. 55 mm (w) x 91. 7 mm (h), weighs 96. 24 grams, enamels intact, light gilt loss to the silver border, extremely fine. Accompanied by a segment of replacement red sash. The Star of