Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China maker marked "VELIENSET SUNDQVIST" on

maker marked "VELIENSET SUNDQVIST" on the reverse

the obverse bears the Latvian coat of arms

20 mm x 28

obverse illustrating the RCAF Wings insignia with the inscription "PER ARDUA AD ASTRA" and engraved "R

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, c. 1900 Province of China maker marked "VELIENSET SUNDQVIST" on(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In silver and enamel, a six point star, centerpiece and heart in Gold and enamels, encircled by a ring of natural old cut diamonds totalling approximatelly 3. 5 carats, reverse pin back, marked with swan (French silver import mark), measures 70 mm (h) x 57 mm (w), enamels intact, extremely fine and very scarce. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of