A Portuguese Military Order Of The Christ; Grand Cross Set Archive he and his battalion distinguished

he and his battalion distinguished themselves in such a way that his name was submitted in June for the Pour le Merite due to his outstanding achievements and personal bravery

all other enamels are intact

85mm in length

1942 and named Temporary Flight Lieutenant on July 30

He signed on for twelve years' service

A Portuguese Military Order Of The Christ; Grand Cross Set Archive he and his battalion distinguishedA Portuguese Military Order of the Christ; Grand Cross Set Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 57. 47 x 43. 05 mm, unmarked, no cracks to enamels, very fine. Mounted on a full length of original sash. Star, in silver, center in Gold appliqu? and enamel, 71x72mm. Hallmarked Da Costa on reverse, extremely fine. Very fine set of insignia, attractive, circa 1900. Brief History: Military Order of Christ has its