consisting of a four-pointed star with multiple quills between the arms of the cross
7 mm (h) ribbon bar with an original ribbon wrapped around an aluminum frame
approximately 95% of its original gilt remaining
Four months after arriving in England
otherwise the enamels are completely intact
Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Tower and Sword, Commander, c.1915 Newly Listed consisting of a four-pointed starInstituted June 17, 1847. Type II. (1833 1917). In silver gilt and enamels, a beautiful decoration featuring a fine point star with ball finials and a green enamelled laurel wreath in each quadrant, a tower at 12 oclock, an obverse medallion featuring a sword with a wreath, encircled by a blue enamel ring inscribed VALOR LEALDADE E MERITO, reverse medallion features a book with the surrounding inscription PELO REI E PELA LEI, measures 63. 3 mm (w) x