Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one with an integral ring

one with an integral ring

including United States President Dwight Eisenhower and Earl Mountbatten of Burma

there is an embroidered manufacturer's label inscribed "E

incorporating light blue and dark blue enamels

measuring 73 mm (w) x 21

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one with an integral ring(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