Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Archive Edward VII (334 DVR: A

Edward VII (334 DVR: A

marked “KO” for “Königliches Münzamt-Orden” on the reverse

The medal is awarded to those wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces

1905-1921 Issue

the inner ray shortest

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Archive Edward VII (334 DVR: A(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