Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (13039 Pte

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (13039 Pte H

there is an embroidered manufacturer's label inscribed "E

one with an integral ring

measuring 221 mm (w) x 185 mm (h)

incorporating light blue and dark blue enamels

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (13039 Pte(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