Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 GTRexclude War Merit Cross 2nd Class

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords -  Bronze gilt

1917 in Mudau near Mosbach (southwestern Germany)

tested under blacklight

traces of residue evident in the recessed areas from cleaning on the reverse

A 1854-1856 British Crimea Medal - Silver

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Aviz, Grand Cross Set, by Da Costa c.1920 GTRexclude War Merit Cross 2nd Class(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III. (1918 ). A Grand Cross Set, in silver gilt, a green enamelled cross with hand etched detailing, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 37. 7 mm (w) x 52. 4 mm (h), worn on full length green sash, enamels flakes in the cross, in very fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an eight pointed star, with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion a green enamel cross on a white