Portugal
Military Order of Christ Breast Star ND (Instituted 1789) XF, Barac-338, Werlich-pg. 346. 82x73mm. 52.41gm. Type I. Silver faceted, diagonal-ended breast star with gilt and enameled central Order of Christ insignia below a red-enameled Sacred Heart. Instituted by Maria I in 1789 for recognition of military or civil merit and considered Portugal's highest order. Accompanied by crazing to the white background and loss to enameled cross atop the Sacred Heart.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 600-800 USD