Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Prince Henry The Navigator, I Class Grand Cross, C.1965 Newly Listed Maison Bacqueville (Bacqueville House) began

Maison Bacqueville (Bacqueville House) began as a small firm called Halley in 1790

the black finish on the cross mostly worn off from period wear

to both Officers and enlisted men

printed by Wilhelm Limpert

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Prince Henry The Navigator, I Class Grand Cross, C.1965 Newly Listed Maison Bacqueville (Bacqueville House) began(Ordem do Infante Dom Henrique, o Navegador). Instituted in 1960. In silver with red enamels, hallmarked on the reverse of the silver gilt loop, measuring 56. 8 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, tiny chip evident in the red enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock, along with crazing present on the arms at 3 and 6 o'clock, on its full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large bow tie, near very fine.