Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Sash, C.1900 Auction inscribed "A CENTVRY OF PROGRESS"

inscribed "A CENTVRY OF PROGRESS" at the left

marked “Otto Placzek” for the designer

the exterior of the lid embossed “Flugzeugführerabz” in golden lettering

departing Canada on the 29th and arriving in the United Kingdom on October 7th

for actions he took near Sancourt on September 30

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Vila Viçosa, I Class Grand Cross Sash, C.1900 Auction inscribed "A CENTVRY OF PROGRESS"(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. A period sash section, fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a wide light blue field flanked by wide white stripes along the edges, a large bow tied rosette sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 100 mm wide x 260 mm in length, intact stitching, exhibiting soiling, very fine. Accompanied by a medical doctor's paper