approximately 95% of its original gilt remaining
consisting of a four-pointed star with multiple quills between the arms of the cross
An Order of the Iron Crown III Class
maintained a staunch anti-communist stand
The cap measures 250 mm (w) x 255 mm (l) x 166 mm (h)
Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Tower and Sword, Commander, c.1915 Newly Listed approximately 95% of its originalInstituted 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