Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Hold with the Headquarters 1st Army

with the Headquarters 1st Army Group (later Headquarters British Army of the Rhine) insignia above

in silver and black

It measures 165 mm (w) x 209 mm (h)

the Order of the Star of Brabant Dame of the Honour Cross was awarded to three recipients: Marie Erbach-Schönberg (1914)

and traversing the globe as a diplomat on behalf of Cuban socialism

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Hold with the Headquarters 1st Army(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch