Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction arriving shortly after

arriving shortly after

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He is noted for completing World War II longest combat patrol

diameter: 22

measuring 44 mm (w) x 18 mm (h)

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction arriving shortly after(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Type I (1780 1910 Issue). A delicate multi rayed beaded star in silver, presenting a period enameled white and red insignia of the Order, surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring in silver gilt, adorned with an enameled red and green Heart of Christ with surmounted enameled black cross also in silver gilt, reverse with principle pin assembly, measuring 58. 62 mm (w) x 70. 84 mm (h inclusive the Heart of Christ), intact