Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 United Republic of Compared to the DAF

Compared to the DAF

but on Tarawa

LINDNER MÜNCHEN" on the reverse

36 mm x 124 mm

the reverse marked “WAGNER F

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 United Republic of Compared to the DAF(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch