A Superb Portuguese Order Of Christ With Diamonds Auction Archive and Breast Star: Silver gilt

and Breast Star: Silver gilt and enamelled badge on silver star

1944 and November 3

In generally very fine condition

but a rare photo showing this rare badge in wear

Badge in die stamped aluminum

A Superb Portuguese Order Of Christ With Diamonds Auction Archive and Breast Star: Silver giltA Superb Portuguese Order of Christ with Diamonds a breast star, constructed of silver, backed by a solid Gold plate and makers cartouche, also in Gold (typical construction of mid 19th Century period), set throughout with approximately 396 genuine rose cut diamonds (of average quality, weighing total approximately 7. 5 carats); centering a cross in Gold, also set with diamonds and surrounded by square cut garnets; toped with Sacred Heart, in Gold and