Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa United Republic of and those who occupied several

and those who occupied several positions bear the symbol of the highest

(Schwerer Kreuzer “Prinz Eugen” Verleihungsurkunden)

marked 19 on ring

light soiling evident on the interior from active wear

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa United Republic of and those who occupied several(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted April 18, 1927. In silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of nine smooth rays, with a large overlaid blue enamelled eight point star on top with a gilt wreath around the central medallion which bears a red and white enamelled shield, surrounded by a white enamel ring engraved INSTRUCAO PUBLICA, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, with central makers mark of FREDERICO DA COSTA, measures 81. 6mm