Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1910 Hold presenting discolouration due to blue

presenting discolouration due to blue paint

19 mm x 44

set on a 110 mm-long bronze bar with a horizontal pinback and red wool reverse liner

inscribed "XXX" (30) flanked by the dates "1944" and "1974"

9 grams including ribbon

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1910 Hold presenting discolouration due to blue(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. In silver gilt, a nine armed star with clusters of five rays, the obverse presents a superimposed nine arm white enamelled star with white enamelled stars in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold features the cypher MA for Mary in Gold, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed PADROEIRA DO REINO (Patroness of the Kingdom), surmounted by an ornate crown with red and green