Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 United Republic of Compared to the DAF

Compared to the DAF

with a 1939 Iron Cross and Black Grade Wound Badge

the reverse marked “WAGNER F

silvered bronze with multi colored enameled shield

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 United Republic of Compared to the DAF(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch