Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The raised spine of the

The raised spine of the helmet with a two-part silvered metal strip running from the top of the helmet plate to its conclusion at the outer edge of the neck guard

measuring 85 mm (w) x 125 mm (h)

Swan was discharged on March 3

With steel clip and replaced suspension ring

light scratching of the surface

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederica Da Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The raised spine of the(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted April 18, 1927. In silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of nine smooth rays, with a large overlaid blue enamelled eight point star on top with a gilt wreath around the central medallion which bears a red and white enamelled shield, surrounded by a white enamel ring engraved INSTRUCAO PUBLICA, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, with central makers mark of FREDERICO DA COSTA, measures 81. 6mm