Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 Auction Issued 1848-1849 by Friedrich Wilhelm

Issued 1848-1849 by Friedrich Wilhelm IV

with a number "M" (muster

and non magnetic winged arrow

There is little game to be seen now

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Breast Star, By Da Costa, C.1935 Auction Issued 1848-1849 by Friedrich Wilhelm(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted 1162. Type III. (1918 ). In silver, an eight point breast star with faceted rays, the obverse medallion presenting a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring and wreath, the reverse features a single pin with the makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA CROSTA, measures 87. 9mm (w) x 87. 3mm (h), weighs 84. 1 grams, loss of enamel to center medallion, yellowing to silver rays, hinge and catch