Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa certificate_of_authenticity maker marked with the letter

maker marked with the letter "H" laying on its side

the loop is maker marked CFC SAR

two North Carolina State Guard (bronze gilt with blue

soldiers and women ascending the steps of Sanssouci (the summer palace of Frederick the Great

1916 after completing his flying instruction and flew numerous patrols between January 5 and July 30

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Grand Cross Set by Costa certificate_of_authenticity maker marked with the letter(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type II (1918 Issue). A Grand Cross in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 43 mm (w) x 66 mm (h), suspended from a loop with floral designs, worn on a full length silk sash, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, in silver gilt, an 11 point star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion featuring a red and white enamel cross on a white enamel