Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 visually-hidden LEXINGTON (CV-16)

LEXINGTON (CV-16)

measuring 65 mm (w) x 68 mm (h))

one flanked by an inscription of “FL

the red star at 12 o'clock identifying it as a VI Class

Royal Lincolnshire Regiment (in bronze

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 visually-hidden LEXINGTON (CV-16)(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original silk ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Avis), previously to 1910 the Royal Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Real Militar de Avis), previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of Saint Benedict of Aviz (Ordem de