Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Republic of MAGIS AC MAGIS DIGNOSCATUR" below

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early fine quality in fire gilded tombac

In cast aluminum/zinc alloy

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Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Republic of MAGIS AC MAGIS DIGNOSCATUR" belowInstituted in 1162. In silver with white and green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms in between each point, the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110, FABRICANTE DE MEDALHAS LISBOA in the center, makers mark on the pin, hallmark denoting manufacture in Lisbon with .