Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Badge, C.1900 GTRexclude allowing for a comfortable fit

allowing for a comfortable fit

It was to be the preeminent distinguished service medal for both civilians and military personnel of Canada

(1908-1910 Issue)

plus the collar

marked on reverse “Griesbach i Knaus Zagreb”

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Badge, C.1900 GTRexclude allowing for a comfortable fit(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 61. 8 mm (w) x 87 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, without ribbon, obverse missing two of the nine small white enamelled stars, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the rays on both sides, better than fine. Footnote: The Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viosa was