Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Archive The German and the Austro-Hungarian

The German and the Austro-Hungarian companies were disbanded in 1917 when China declared war on Germany

measuring 64 mm (w) x 38 mm (h)

edge wear evident on the covers

page 12923

Measuring 23 mm x 70 mm

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa Archive The German and the Austro-Hungarian(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type II (1918 Issue). A Grand Cross in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 43 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), suspended from a loop with floral designs, worn on a full length silk sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an 11 point star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion featuring a red and white enamel cross on a white enamel