Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden edge nicks and bruising on

edge nicks and bruising on the First War pair

situated above a date of 18 August 1834 (commemorating the opening of the permanent stone monument which replaced the previous wooden incarnation)

George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and cross-bones (the emblems of death)

and fought on the Western Front throughout the war

depicted in an early uniform with an SS kepi and medal bar featuring decorations for First World War and Freikorps service

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden edge nicks and bruising onOrdem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled cross with ball finials, wreath and enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the red enamel cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, a hollow surmounting crown, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 60. 6 mm (h), weighs 16. 5 grams, replacement ribbon, hairline cracks in enamels, crown slightly crushed, light wear, remains extremely fine.