Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Archive die struck good quality medal

die struck good quality medal

a scarce and unusual example issued to a veteran of the Franco-Prussian War (possibly one of the nine recorded recipients of the official decoration) in near extremely fine condition

5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension that has the original maroon

The cap is surrounded by fold-down flaps

the front panel extensively soiled

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Archive die struck good quality medalInstituted in 1162. In silver with white and green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms in between each point, the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110, FABRICANTE DE MEDALHAS LISBOA in the center, makers mark on the pin, hallmark denoting manufacture in Lisbon with .