Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive ranging from good to extremely

ranging from good to extremely fine

one on either side and one at the front

one of eleven soldiers beside a river bank

7 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

inscribed "Zentralverband f

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive ranging from good to extremelyOrdem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled cross with ball finials, wreath and enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the red enamel cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, a hollow surmounting crown, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 60. 6 mm (h), weighs 16. 5 grams, replacement ribbon, hairline cracks in enamels, crown slightly crushed, light wear, remains extremely fine.