Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive they opened fire with tank

they opened fire with tank destroyers and mortars on first sign of mobilization by the Americans

7 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

with an arm length of 688 mm and overall body length of 709 mm

with a red enameled cross on the obverse with a black enameled eagle in the centre

inscribed "Zentralverband f

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive they opened fire with tankOrdem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled cross with ball finials, wreath and enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the red enamel cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, a hollow surmounting crown, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 60. 6 mm (h), weighs 16. 5 grams, replacement ribbon, hairline cracks in enamels, crown slightly crushed, light wear, remains extremely fine.