Portugal, Republic. An Order Of St. James Of The Sword, Grand Cross Collar By J.A. Da Costa Newly Listed The collar is marked in

The collar is marked in handwritten black ink "GC4" and "38"

An Old Comrades Association Sitckpin for 50 Years

Sampel’s first mustering was done in July of 1937

The insignia is set on a padded forest-green wool backer and measures 70 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

number 212025

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of St. James Of The Sword, Grand Cross Collar By J.A. Da Costa Newly Listed The collar is marked in(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III. 1918 Present. A well executed enamelled Collar in silver gilt, consisting of a chain composed of 12 detailed red, green, and white enamelled links alternating with 12 delicate green and blue enamelled bow tied laurel wreath links, including hook backed clasp at the neck joining the two ends together with makers mark of J. A. DA COSTA LISBOA, reverse of all other links are plain,