Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 Auction Archive In Solid brass

In Solid brass

overlaid by a shield bearing crossed swords

he later took a tour of Canada in September 1981

Third Class neck badge

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 Auction Archive In Solid brass(Ordem Militar de Avis). Established around 1175 by King Afonso Henriques. Type II. A multiple rayed eight pointed star in silver, the obverse featuring a finely enameled green Cross of Avis in silver gilt, on an enameled white background, encircled by a detailed silver gilt laurel wreath, the reverse with principal pin assembly, marked by makers cartouche of FREDERICO G DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110 3, LISBOA, measuring 87. 25 mm (w) x 87. 35 mm (h),