Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Auction overall in very fine condition

overall in very  fine condition

1918) was the 27th Aero Squadron’s first ace

date marked "Q7" (1918) and marked with an "S" (silver standard) on the reverse

The padding from behind the band is lost to time

It was discontinued in 1919

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Auction overall in very fine condition(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of gilt wear, very light contact, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of Christ and is awarded for outstanding services to the Republic in