Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China stamped in black ink "M

stamped in black ink "M 11" and "BS11013-8413" on the flap covered by the dual snap closure

obverse illustrating the RCAF Wings insignia with the inscription "PER ARDUA AD ASTRA" and engraved "R

2 Field Ambulance "sick" on November 8

that he had eight months previous military service with the 171st Battalion

the obverse bears the Latvian coat of arms

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China stamped in black ink "M(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In silver and enamel, a six point star, centerpiece and heart in Gold and enamels, encircled by a ring of natural old cut diamonds totalling approximatelly 3. 5 carats, reverse pin back, marked with swan (French silver import mark), measures 70 mm (h) x 57 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine and very scarce. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of