Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac collected 3 million garments

collected 3 million garments

Mayer - in die struck hollow tombac

mounted to a base in silver with eight blue enamelled star points

maker marked "VANGUARD" and marked "1-V" on the reverse

Second Lieutenant Word's forceful and determined leadership served to inspire his men to heroic endeavor in successfully defending the strategic outpost

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac collected 3 million garments(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch