Portugal - Order of St. Benoit of Aviz, founded in 1176, plate of grand-cross of the royal model (before 1910), silver chased with flat rays, decorated with the cross of the order in enamelled gold surmounted by the Sacred Heart, cartouche of the goldsmith J. A. da Costa on the back, fixation by double toggle pin. Joint two medallions decorated with the Sacred Heart in enamelled vermeil with ribbon of Christ and Aviz. 82 x 72 mm Portugal, end of the 19th century. TTB

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