Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 United Republic of It bears the names of

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the interior with a red felt lid liner and medal bed

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the obverse with a central raised initial “W”

the interior is unlined

Portugal, Republic. An Order Of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa, C.1930 United Republic of It bears the names of(Ordem da Instruo Pblica). Instituted 1927. A multirayed eight pointed star in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring a central enameled blue eight pointed star with golden edges also in silver gilt, superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves, central medallion exhibiting an hand etched Portuguese coat of arms partially enameled in Gold, surrounded by the inscription INSTRUO PBLICA (Public Instruction), reverse with vertical pinback, makers cartouche