Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 GTRexclude 1917 in Mudau near Mosbach

1917 in Mudau near Mosbach (southwestern Germany)

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords -  Bronze gilt

tested under blacklight

bronze gilt with palm clasp on ribbon

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Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 GTRexclude 1917 in Mudau near Mosbach(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