Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Hold affording the Finch a ceiling

affording the Finch a ceiling of barely 600 feet

the Feast of the Annunciation

General Dyas distinguished himself as Chief of Staff

fine to near very fine condition

the chape secured in place by one pin on the reverse and is without dents

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Hold affording the Finch a ceiling(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of gilt wear, very light contact, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of Christ and is awarded for outstanding services to the Republic in