Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 Archive with gray plastic support plate)

with gray plastic support plate)

on field grey cloth

the green enamels intact

constructed of black rayon with light blue machine-embroidery

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 Archive with gray plastic support plate)(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III. (1918 ). A Grand Cross Set, in silver gilt, a green enamelled cross with hand etched detailing, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 37. 7 mm (w) x 52. 4 mm (h), worn on full length green sash, enamels flakes in the cross, in very fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an eight pointed star, with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion a green enamel cross on a white