Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander's Star, By J.a. Da Costa Auction Archive before being discharged on December

before being discharged on December 16th and placed with the 21st Reserve Battalion at Bramshott

centre obverse in white enamel featuring the right-facing head of Duke Albrecht in Gold

Nova Scotia aboard the Empress of Britain

a serial number and the name "Parkhomenko" in Russian just above the label

the reverse overlaid by a blue enameled shield bearing an institution date of “1815”

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander's Star, By J.a. Da Costa Auction Archive before being discharged on DecemberIn silver gilt with red, white and black enamelled insignias, mounted to a multi ray star base, maker marked "J. A. DA COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, 66. 7 mm x 79. 2 mm, dual prong vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.