Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity 356 mm x 427 mm

356 mm x 427 mm

30th Infantry Massachusetts State Guard (silvered and copper gilt on bronze with white enamels

bronze or brass

slightly bent

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity 356 mm x 427 mmOrdem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled cross with ball finials, wreath and enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the red enamel cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, a hollow surmounting crown, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 60. 6 mm (h), weighs 16. 5 grams, replacement ribbon, hairline cracks in enamels, crown slightly crushed, light wear, remains extremely fine.