Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 GTRexclude in silver plated iron

in silver plated iron

a most unfortunate thing to happen at this crucial stage of the war

with an additional maker stamp “Flg

a nine point silver star with clusters of nine smooth rays

enamel chipping on the enamels)

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Instruction & Benevolence, Grand Cross, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 GTRexclude in silver plated iron(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. In silver gilt, sash badge consisting of two detailed crossed palm branches, with plain reverse, measuring 51. 32 mm (w) x 63. 62 mm (h inclusive of the integral ball), accompanied by original blanched silk ribbon, presenting minor lost of gilt, very fine. Accompanied by the star of the Order, an eight pointed star in silver gilt, the obverse centre featuring an enameled blue eight pointed star, superposed