A Superb Portuguese Order Of Christ With Diamonds Auction Archive and Breast Star: Silver gilt

and Breast Star: Silver gilt and enamelled badge on silver star

Badge in die stamped aluminum

he was awarded the CBE for his courage under attack as a Station Commanding Officer in the United Kingdom at RAF Driffield

Quisling issue

Good detail

A Superb Portuguese Order Of Christ With Diamonds Auction Archive and Breast Star: Silver giltA Superb Portuguese Order of Christ with Diamonds a breast star, constructed of silver, backed by a solid Gold plate and makers cartouche, also in Gold (typical construction of mid 19th Century period), set throughout with approximately 396 genuine rose cut diamonds (of average quality, weighing total approximately 7. 5 carats); centering a cross in Gold, also set with diamonds and surrounded by square cut garnets; toped with Sacred Heart, in Gold and