Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ with Miniature. Newly Listed the handle maker marked “KURTZ

the handle maker marked “KURTZ & CO

with gold bullion and sequined leafing at the front on both sides

AF (Canadian Active Service Force

The scabbard fittings exhibit very light contact

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ with Miniature. Newly Listed the handle maker marked “KURTZ(Ordem dos Cavaleiros de Cristo). Instituted in 1318. In silver gilt and enamels, 67. 6 mm (h) x 43. 2 mm (w), enamel chipping on reverse, very fine. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and enamels, 40. 7 mm (h) x 26 mm (w), extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ has a long and convoluted history closely related to Portugal and the Catholic Church. Its origins lie on the dissolution of the Templar Order by Pope Clement V in 1312,