NEW! (Military) Order of Aviz, Officer 1910 type. Original case of issue. Badge complete with original ribbon, clasp and rosette. Very nice example of this relatively scarce Order. This was purely a military award of the Kingdom/Republic. Silver gilt, enamel in worn but good condition. Simulated crocodile skin texture case with simple gold trim. Badge 27.5mm wide. Item # Por-20 (310)
Army Exemplary Service Medal. 1863 type by Da Silva. Bronze, incredibly well-detailed. Reverse struck with approximately 5 degrees clockwise offset (this was common in earlier Portuguese medals). Original ribbon and clasp. Great condition to all. 32.8mm diameter. (165) Item # Por11.
Order of Tower and Sword. Very rare Republican WW1 issue with date (bottom of reverse). Pointed tower type. Superb quality. Silver gilt, original ribbon. Few minor enamel 'pressure' cracks but no chipping. Punch mark on the eye is unknown to me, appears to be in shape of a horse head or such. It may be one of 'obscure' French or Portuguese makers. An excellent example of a rare dated type. 41mm wide. Item # Por-17. *SOLD*
Order of the Christ. This is one of the oldest amongst still existing Orders. It's traditions go back to the 1320's. Order had gone through many changes and alterations over the centuries. Presented here is the Republican (1910) type of the award. This is the 2nd class set (Grand Officer - actually called Commander 1st class). Handsome set with rich enamels and silver gilt. Markings are very hard to read but most certainly that of Frederico da Costa. Marked to suspension and clasp on badge and pin on the star. All in great condition. Badge with elaborate suspension and clasp, hand-etched border of the cross. Comes with good length of ribbon. Star shows light wear. Pin and 2 catches to reverse. Badge: 90mm x 43mm, star: 76.5mm in diameter (the widest point of this irregular star). All enamels intact. Item # Por. 1 *SOLD*
Military Order of St. James the Sword, a.k.a. Order of Santiago. One of the oldest chivalric orders on the Iberian peninsula, dating back to 1170. A Portuguese branch separated from the Spanish order circa 1290. Secularized in 1789. Changed in 1862 into an order of merit for science, literature and art. Commander's neck badge, 3rd type (1862-1910), with beautiful sacred heart and star suspension. Silver gilt. Enamels in great condition overall; light chipping to three tips of the star suspension (white enamel), minor chipping to enamels on legend. Silver hallmark (boar's head) indicating French manufacturer. Complete with 10 inches of original ribbon in fair condition (some pulls, small tear at the clasp and light discoloration). Extremely rare, only 443 were awarded (including nationals and foreigners). A stunningly beautiful award. Overall height: 120mm. 46mm wide. Very rarely seen in commerce in this class and type. *SOLD* Item #Por2.
Portugal - Order of the Tower and the Sword. This insignia was worn by knights of the order with collar on occasions when chain could not have been worn. Its in form of one link of the chain suspended from correct (for the Order) ribbon. Rarely seen in this form as not a class but variation. Fine jewelers quality in bronze gilt. Hand chased details. Enamels intact. Old, original ribbon. Probably turn of century. Item # Por. 3 *SOLD*
Kingdom, 1826-1834 War of Liberation 3 campaigns medal in coppered bronze. Obverse of D. Pedro IV and D.Maria II. Revers inscribed and with number '3' to center. 30mm in diameter and 3mm thick! This is a solid medal. Ribbon appears to be of age but I am not certain iin original. Shows age and darkening (spotty), no damage. Rare item in North America. Item # Por. 4. *SOLD*
Kingdom era. Carlos I (reign 1889-1908). Overseas service medal with 1 year service clasp. Original ribbon is fragile and I had to back it up with black cloth tape (to prevent it from tearing apart). All original. Rarely seen medal. Aside from ribbon, all in great condition. Darkened bronze. 30mm in diameter. Item # Por. 6 *SOLD*
Royal Red Cross Order - 1932. Knight class of this rarely seen award. Original ribbon and clasp. Gilt, rich enamels (no chipping). Very good condition - light aging. Item # Por. 7 *SOLD*
Order of Merit. Award instituted in 1929. Knight class in silver, gilt and enamels. Very good quality work. Fine details to trim (arms). Multi part construction. Multiple hallmarks of silver/maker (eyelet, wreath and suspension eye). Complete with ribbon. 43mm. Very good condition. Handsome award. Item # Por. 8 *SOLD*
Portuguese Red Cross Distinguished Service Recognition award. Circa WW1. All Portuguese Red Cross medals are rare as considerably few were awarded. Typical 'Chocolate Brown' bronze medal. Original ribbon and clasp with the Cross. Attractive design with red enamelled cross to obverse. 32mm in diameter. Very interesting piece. Ribbon lightly soiled. Item # Por9. *SOLD* (125)
WW1 War Merit Cross, 2nd class. Beautifully struck in bronze, complete with original ribbon device and miniature. Ribbon on the full size cross is a replacement, on miniature is original. Difficult award to find. 46mm, miniature 15mm. Sold as a set. Item # Por10. *SOLD*
Military Campaigns Commemorative Medal. 1916 type. Complete with bar for Mozambique 1914-1918 as issued to participants of the African Campaigns. Great details, very little wear. Unmarked, but most likely by Da Silva. Original ribbon and top bar. Hard medal to find with rare bar. Great condition. 34.5mm. Item # Por 12. *SOLD*
Order of Merit. Commander. Great quality piece in silver gilt. Unmarked but most likely by Da Costa. Finely made with chiselled borders/trims. Wonderful floral motifs to suspension eye. Multi part construction. Enamels intact. Rare in this class. 54mm wide. Ribbon appears to be replaced. Item # Por-15 *SOLD*
New! Order of Villa Vicosa (Our Lady of). Initially founded in 1819 and awarded for military and civil merit alike (insignia bear no visible distinction). Order was discontinued in 1910. Beautifully crafted Knight badge of the Order. Very fine quality. There are hallmarks (both are the same - of a sea serpent): one around 2 o'clock rays and another to cross on top of the crown's ball. Oddly enough, these are Dutch taxation control marks for locally made articles (1880's). In my opinion a Dutch-made piece is a rarity. A double sided badge (often found with one side only). Multi part construction in silver with gold centers. Enamels intact, some old quality repairs to very tip of 12 o'clock arm (tiny - only visible under magnifying glass). Original ribbon, faded to obverse. 40mm wide, 63mm high (to top of crown). Great item for discerning collector. Item # Por-16 *SOLD*
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