Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 Newly Listed tarnished silver and light wear

tarnished silver and light wear

(Wehrpaß und Führerschein)

to prepare for service in the French Theatre

CEJALVO MADRID" on the inside lid

1943 and carries a facsimile by Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein (1887–1973)

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 Newly Listed tarnished silver and light wear(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