179 Portugal: Order of Christ, early Commander's Neck Badge.

Gold and enamel, without ribbon. The agraffe with the Sacred Heart decoration in a particularly large version. The circulating wreath of thorns in finest enamel painting.

The reverse  with engraved cross of Christ and floral ornaments in the finest quality.

Beautiful, early example from around 1840.

Rare in this quality and design.

102 x 44 mm.

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