Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. Benedict Of Avis, Knight Hold In die stamped pebbled aluminum

In die stamped pebbled aluminum with aluminum face plate affixed by 1 of 4 tabs

In a Letter from Maddock

1844 in Albany

The document is dated to Straubing (Bavaria) on October 4

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of St. Benedict Of Avis, Knight Hold In die stamped pebbled aluminum(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, hallmarked with an eagle on the ring, measuring 27 mm (w) x 41. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Avis), previously to 1910 the Royal Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Real Militar de Avis), previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of