Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction making this order extremely rare

making this order extremely rare

the decision was made that he be invalided to England

stating that because of being wounded on March 9

with pinback and clear laminate covering)

white canvas hoist sleeve stamped in red ink "BOATSWAIN" and "3" with the initials "KB" in black ink nearby

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction making this order extremely rare(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Type I (1780 1910 Issue). A delicate multi rayed beaded star in silver, presenting a period enameled white and red insignia of the Order, surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring in silver gilt, adorned with an enameled red and green Heart of Christ with surmounted enameled black cross also in silver gilt, reverse with principle pin assembly, measuring 58. 62 mm (w) x 70. 84 mm (h inclusive the Heart of Christ), intact