Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Grand Cross Star c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and a silver content number

and a silver content number of “900”

two vertical pins on reverse

the centerpiece presents the American Seal on a red enamel field surrounded by the inscription VICERUNT VT VIVAMUS

size and equipment over the years

officially retiring in the rank of Colonel at Fort Meyer

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Grand Cross Star c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and a silver content numberInstituted in 1162. In gilt with green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms of varying length in between each point; the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross within a gilded border, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO G DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110 3, FABRICANTE DE CON DECORAES LISBOA in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), enamels intact, hinge and catch functional,