Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction while divisions made up of

while divisions made up of foreigners

20mm (h – inclusive of bow suspension and integral ring)

King graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during the Indian Wars under George Crook

Light contact and soiling on the case

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction while divisions made up of(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted in 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In silver gilt, a red enamel cross with 17 large glass stones in the center, the reverse is plain, surmounted by a sacred heart suspension in red, white and black enamels, with an ornate suspension loop above, reverse of each also plain, measures 41. 4mm (w) x 86. 8mm (h inclusive of sacred heart suspension and integral loop, weighs 30. 8 grams, minor enamel wear to the suspension, small areas