Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Archive The cap is surrounded by

The cap is surrounded by fold-down flaps

the obverse bearing a red and white machine-embroidered shield with a Danish flag motif

marked by French hallmark denoting imported gold items since 1893

the inscription directly under the coat of arms is indecipherable due to age and wear

the front panel extensively soiled

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Archive The cap is surrounded byInstituted 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 .