Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Tower and Sword, Commander, c.1915 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse centre in silver

the obverse centre in silver exhibiting a female head denoting the republic government

vertical pin and the mark “HORSTATTER BONN”

the reverse retaining two lugs for headgear attachment

and is topped by a crown bearing an outward hook

1882 to May 5

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Tower and Sword, Commander, c.1915 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse centre in silverInstituted June 17, 1847. Type II. (1833 1917). In silver gilt and enamels, a beautiful decoration featuring a fine point star with ball finials and a green enamelled laurel wreath in each quadrant, a tower at 12 oclock, an obverse medallion featuring a sword with a wreath, encircled by a blue enamel ring inscribed VALOR LEALDADE E MERITO, reverse medallion features a book with the surrounding inscription PELO REI E PELA LEI, measures 63. 3 mm (w) x