Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Avis, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1890 Newly Listed on long length of period

on long length of period ribbon

D/M 35886 Sick Berth Petty Officer Baden Robert Porter

with corresponding miniature

reverse with superposed gilded cypher of King Carlos I on a red enameled background

(Also accompanied by Document of Authenticity from Dietrich Maerz

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Avis, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1890 Newly Listed on long length of period(Ordem Real Militar de Avis). Instituted in the 12th century. Type I. 1789 1894 issue. A finely made sash badge in silver gilt, consisting of a four armed St. Avis Cross finely applique in green enamels, mirrored reverse, surmounted by very detailed gilt Sacred Heart with blue, red, and white enameled details, beneath of a Portuguese Royal Crown also in silver gilt with a pleasant red enameled centre and enameled details, measuring 40. 16 mm (w) x