Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Joao Anjos Auction Archive A downward-pointing hook emanates from

A downward-pointing hook emanates from the upper third of the shaft

the centre bears a black enamel eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreath in one talon on an enamel background

’s parents in Wuppertal instead of writing to a Berlin address

surrounded by the inscription "FERT FERT FERT FERT FERT" and engraver marked "GIVERA"

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Joao Anjos Auction Archive A downward-pointing hook emanates fromInstituted 1319. Type II. (1918 ). A Grand Officers Set, comprising a neck badge, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, obverse mirrors the reverse, marked with a silver mark denoting Lisbon manufacture between 1886 1936 on the integral ring and the loop, obverse of the suspension loop is decorated with floral patterns, measures 43. 3 mm (w) x 65. 9mm (h), weighs 31. 3 grams including ribbon, worn on a full length red neck ribbon, enamels intact,