Ordre Militaire du Christ, Lot n° 135

PORTUGAL, Military Order of Christ, Royal Grand Cross set, including the type I jewel, vermeil and enamel, 92mm (without the hook) x 56mm and type 1 plaque made of silver and enamel with diagonal bevelled rays, 80mm, rev. Frederico G. Da Costa (Barac 338, 345; Werlich 1027, 1029). One of the most prestigious orders of Portugal. No case; minute stains on the white enamel; Minor dents in the jewel and hairline cracks in the red enamel; slight patina on the plaque, hairline crack in the enamel in the centre. Nearly superb condition. (2)