Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 United Republic of silvered bronze with multi colored

silvered bronze with multi colored enameled shield

centrepiece insignia illustrating a tree and surrounded by the inscription "HONOR Y SERVICIO A DIOS Y A ESPANA" (Honour and Service to God and Spain)

the reverse marked “WAGNER F

"on medical grounds and transferred to the general section of the Reserve Class "E" "

36 mm x 124 mm

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 United Republic of silvered bronze with multi colored(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch