Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Hold the chape secured in place

the chape secured in place by one pin on the reverse and is without dents

the Feast of the Annunciation

flanked by rank pips of identical construction

(Orden Zasluge za Narod)

fine to near very fine condition

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Hold the chape secured in place(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of gilt wear, very light contact, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of Christ and is awarded for outstanding services to the Republic in