Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 Auction Type I - Brass

Type I - Brass

Official de-nazified "1957" issue for Veterans wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear)

As originally paired with black leather belt which measures 101 cm in length and 4

a large "2" and "9" and the date "1938" in black

5 mm (h) inclusive of its clasp

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 Auction Type I - Brass(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. Multi piece construction, insignia in Gold with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a silver star base with twenty two protruding arms, each arm with three faceted emanating rays, maker marked "SOUZA. 107 RUA ADREA." on the reverse cartouche, measuring 71. 2 mm (w) x 73. 8 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, the insignia exhibiting chipping and loss in the green enamels on the leafing branch at 3