Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction 8 mm at the mouth

8 mm at the mouth x 45 mm in height

44cm (or 17 inches) in length

He was stationed at Thames Valley Camp

with pinback and clear laminate covering)

stating that because of being wounded on March 9

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction 8 mm at the mouth(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Type I (1780 1910 Issue). A delicate multi rayed beaded star in silver, presenting a period enameled white and red insignia of the Order, surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring in silver gilt, adorned with an enameled red and green Heart of Christ with surmounted enameled black cross also in silver gilt, reverse with principle pin assembly, measuring 58. 62 mm (w) x 70. 84 mm (h inclusive the Heart of Christ), intact