Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 Auction Egypt in June 1919

Egypt in June 1919

measuring 53 mm x 66

the Officer at the right wearing the Award around his neck (in black and white

Of local manufacture

It was founded as the third Serbian royal order

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 Auction Egypt in June 1919(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. Multi piece construction, insignia in Gold with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a silver star base with twenty two protruding arms, each arm with three faceted emanating rays, maker marked "SOUZA. 107 RUA ADREA." on the reverse cartouche, measuring 71. 2 mm (w) x 73. 8 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, the insignia exhibiting chipping and loss in the green enamels on the leafing branch at 3