Description
GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
marked around the viewing chamber portal
79 ORDENU FABRIKA RIGA LATVIJA W
the BCM with a pinback
printed at Richmond by the Office of the Presbyterian Committee of Publication of the Confederate State in 1862
Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa Hold GREETING: / THIS IS TO(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch