Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden presenting plain indicating a rank

presenting plain indicating a rank of SA-Mann

George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and cross-bones (the emblems of death)

after Italy had become a Republic

a copy of the Roll of Individuals entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal (confirming his award of the QSA with three clasps)

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Knight in Gold, c.1880 visually-hidden presenting plain indicating a rankOrdem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In 18K Gold, a white and blue enamelled cross with ball finials, wreath and enamel segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion bearing the red enamel cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, a hollow surmounting crown, measures 39. 3 mm (w) x 60. 6 mm (h), weighs 16. 5 grams, replacement ribbon, hairline cracks in enamels, crown slightly crushed, light wear, remains extremely fine.