Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction Type IV (1914-1916) (bronze

Type IV (1914-1916) (bronze

Light contact and soiling on the case

20mm (h – inclusive of bow suspension and integral ring)

circa 1950’s issue

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction Type IV (1914-1916) (bronze(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted in 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In silver gilt, a red enamel cross with 17 large glass stones in the center, the reverse is plain, surmounted by a sacred heart suspension in red, white and black enamels, with an ornate suspension loop above, reverse of each also plain, measures 41. 4mm (w) x 86. 8mm (h inclusive of sacred heart suspension and integral loop, weighs 30. 8 grams, minor enamel wear to the suspension, small areas