Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1900 Republic of gilt Italian Republic insignia on

gilt Italian Republic insignia on the lid

measuring 22 mm (w) x 62 mm (l)

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on the obverse

flanked by name

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1900 Republic of gilt Italian Republic insignia on(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