Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China 1944 in battle in Hungary

1944 in battle in Hungary

20 mm x 28

maker marked "VELIENSET SUNDQVIST" on the reverse

the "German post east" was mainly active in the General Government and the Occupied Eastern Territories (Poland)

Military Police

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China 1944 in battle in Hungary(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