Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 United Republic of in addition to a small

in addition to a small chip along the exterior of one edge

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mounted to an oval brass base

Order of Pour le Merite

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 United Republic of in addition to a small(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III. (1918 ). A Grand Cross Set, in silver gilt, a green enamelled cross with hand etched detailing, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 37. 7 mm (w) x 52. 4 mm (h), worn on full length green sash, enamels flakes in the cross, in very fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an eight pointed star, with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion a green enamel cross on a white