Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction King graduated from West Point

King graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during the Indian Wars under George Crook

5 cm (l) x 11 cm (h)

circa 1950’s issue

for return to Canada with his dependents (wife and child)

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander With Imitation Stones, C.1870 Auction King graduated from West Point(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted in 1319. Type I (1789 1910). In silver gilt, a red enamel cross with 17 large glass stones in the center, the reverse is plain, surmounted by a sacred heart suspension in red, white and black enamels, with an ornate suspension loop above, reverse of each also plain, measures 41. 4mm (w) x 86. 8mm (h inclusive of sacred heart suspension and integral loop, weighs 30. 8 grams, minor enamel wear to the suspension, small areas