Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China 1944 in battle in Hungary

1944 in battle in Hungary

Sergeant McKay bequeathed all his personal estate to his mother

maker marked "VELIENSET SUNDQVIST" on the reverse

20 mm x 28

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China 1944 in battle in Hungary(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In silver and enamel, a six point star, centerpiece and heart in Gold and enamels, encircled by a ring of natural old cut diamonds totalling approximatelly 3. 5 carats, reverse pin back, marked with swan (French silver import mark), measures 70 mm (h) x 57 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine and very scarce. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of