Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction 8 mm at the mouth

8 mm at the mouth x 45 mm in height

John Cufflinks (in bronze gilt with black and white enamels

making this order extremely rare

stating that because of being wounded on March 9

1941 and found capable of garrison duty at the home front

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction 8 mm at the mouth(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Type I (1780 1910 Issue). A delicate multi rayed beaded star in silver, presenting a period enameled white and red insignia of the Order, surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring in silver gilt, adorned with an enameled red and green Heart of Christ with surmounted enameled black cross also in silver gilt, reverse with principle pin assembly, measuring 58. 62 mm (w) x 70. 84 mm (h inclusive the Heart of Christ), intact