Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 visually-hidden 4 cm (w) x 14

4 cm (w) x 14 cm (h)

and silver finish where applicable

the underside of the collar in olive green wool

reverse plan with centre embossed with  REPUBLICA DE PANAMA"

consisting of Latin Crosses with their arms joined through the quadrants by stylized sun rays

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 visually-hidden 4 cm (w) x 14(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original silk ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Avis), previously to 1910 the Royal Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Real Militar de Avis), previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of Saint Benedict of Aviz (Ordem de