Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Croix Rouge Française)

(Croix Rouge Française)

notably including two field portraits depicting Wagner wearing the accompanying Pilot’s Badge

exhibiting light soiling overall

The order was founded by Grand Duke Augustus of Oldenburg on November 27

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Croix Rouge Française)(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch