Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Auction Archive Type I (1921-1923)

Type I (1921-1923)

on original ribbon bar suspension

on the neck ribbon

a small rectangular medal

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Auction Archive Type I (1921-1923)(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type II (1918 Issue). A Grand Cross in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 43 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), suspended from a loop with floral designs, worn on a full length silk sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an 11 point star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion featuring a red and white enamel cross on a white enamel