Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Da Costa Newly Listed An Oval Medal in Bronze

An Oval Medal in Bronze

Ranging from fine to near mint

The case measures 110 mm (w) 217 mm (l) x 246 mm (h)

the suspension loop maker marked “K” for a documented but unidentified manufacturer

Issued 5 November 1941 and measuring 105 mm (w) x 150 mm (h)

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Da Costa Newly Listed An Oval Medal in Bronze(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III (1918 ). A lovely star in silver, silver gilt and enamels, featuring a 22 rayed star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion, red enamelled florid cross with laurels on a white enamelled field, with red enamel surround featuring the Motto of the order CIENCIAS, LETRAS, E ARTES (SCIENCE, LETTERS, AND ARTS), with a silver gilt ornate surround, reverse with principle