Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Hold The Royal Marine Light Infantry

The Royal Marine Light Infantry

took part in an amphibious landing at Salonika in November

while an additional fixture of identical construction comprises the throat and presents with knotted designs on both sides

in silver and black

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Hold The Royal Marine Light Infantry(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