Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Sash, C.1900 Auction Archive BERTLE / AUSGEF

BERTLE / AUSGEF

London Gazette 14 April 1941:"His Majesty has also been graciously pleased to give orders for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service Order

1964 for peacekeeping service in Cyprus with the United Nations forces

Constructed of gilded zink

with illegible French makers mark on ring

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Sash, C.1900 Auction Archive BERTLE / AUSGEF(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. A period sash section, fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a wide light blue field flanked by wide white stripes along the edges, a large bow tied rosette sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 100 mm wide x 260 mm in length, intact stitching, exhibiting soiling, very fine. Accompanied by a medical doctor's paper