Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden situated above a date of

situated above a date of 18 August 1834 (commemorating the opening of the permanent stone monument which replaced the previous wooden incarnation)

after Italy had become a Republic

76 men escaped

edge nicks and bruising on the First War pair

and fought on the Western Front throughout the war

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden situated above a date ofOrdem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled cross with ball finials, wreath and enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the red enamel cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, a hollow surmounting crown, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 60. 6 mm (h), weighs 16. 5 grams, replacement ribbon, hairline cracks in enamels, crown slightly crushed, light wear, remains extremely fine.