Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 Auction It was taken during the

It was taken during the fightings leading to the Russian re-taking of the city of Dnepropetrovsk from the Germans in late October 1943

Instead of a signature by von Epp it only carries a stamp of his name that only partially made it onto the document

The badge was issued to all participants in active resistance after 1945

Official de-nazified "1957" issue for Veterans wear (as WWII awards were not allowed for wear)

5 mm (h) inclusive of its clasp

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Knight's Commander Star, C.1925 Auction It was taken during the(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. Multi piece construction, insignia in Gold with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a silver star base with twenty two protruding arms, each arm with three faceted emanating rays, maker marked "SOUZA. 107 RUA ADREA." on the reverse cartouche, measuring 71. 2 mm (w) x 73. 8 mm (h), dual prong vertical pinback, the insignia exhibiting chipping and loss in the green enamels on the leafing branch at 3