Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Avis, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1890 GTRexclude STAFF OF ARMY)

STAFF OF ARMY)

which made important revisions to the constitution of 1864

and later died in a fire approximately fifty years ago

88 mm x 62

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Avis, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1890 GTRexclude STAFF OF ARMY)(Ordem Real Militar de Avis). Instituted in the 12th century. Type I. 1789 1894 issue. A finely made sash badge in silver gilt, consisting of a four armed St. Avis Cross finely applique in green enamels, mirrored reverse, surmounted by very detailed gilt Sacred Heart with blue, red, and white enameled details, beneath of a Portuguese Royal Crown also in silver gilt with a pleasant red enameled centre and enameled details, measuring 40. 16 mm (w) x