Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Grand Cross Star, C.1875 United Republic of A silver grade “Infantriesturmabzeichen”

A silver grade “Infantriesturmabzeichen”

in Alpaka by Johann Wagner & Sohn

Footnote Major Graf: Hermann Graf (1912–1988) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe ace during the Second World War

on a black wool backer (indicating a Panzer unit)

surrounded by the inscription "VNIONE NAZIONALE VFFICIALI CONGEDO D'ITALIA"

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Grand Cross Star, C.1875 United Republic of A silver grade “Infantriesturmabzeichen”(Ordem Militar de Cristo). In silver, center appliqu and Sacred Heart in Gold and enamels, circa 1870 80, Type I, measuring 69mm(w) x 78. 5mm(h),of superb quality manufacture with excellent details, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.