An Exquisite Order Of Christ; Breast Star With Brilliants By Frederico Da Costa Archive center section and are eagle

center section and are eagle gilded (most of the gilding worn off)

in the rank of Private (30179)

KILLED IN ACTION

marked on reverse but markings illegible

An Exquisite Order Of Christ; Breast Star With Brilliants By Frederico Da Costa Archive center section and are eaglePortuguese : Multi piece construction, silver gilt with red and white enamels, silver framed cross centrepiece with ten old rose cut diamonds on a violet glass base, wreath with sixteen glass stones, maker marked "FREDERICO DA COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, 73. 5 mm x 74. 2 mm, vertical pinback, cross centrepiece loose, chipping evident in the red enamels on one raised setting, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. In its hardshelled