Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Archive measures 41 mm (h) x

measures 41 mm (h) x 53 mm (h)

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enamel chipping on the enamelled ribbon banner arch

The German and the Austro-Hungarian companies were disbanded in 1917 when China declared war on Germany

45 mm in length

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Archive measures 41 mm (h) x(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type II (1918 Issue). A Grand Cross in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 43 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), suspended from a loop with floral designs, worn on a full length silk sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an 11 point star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion featuring a red and white enamel cross on a white enamel