Portugal - Order of the Tower and Sword, restored in 1808, set of grand crosses of the second type comprising: the chased gold jewel, partially amatized and burnished, the branches and foliage enameled, the centers in three parts (missing a cheekbone, obverse center detached, small chips); the chased gold and enamel plate fastened by toggle pin (missing two small elements forming the cheekbones and the hook of the pin, small chips); the moiré silk scarf. The jewel: 73 x 60 mm, gross weight: 43.9 g The plate: 79 x 71 mm, gross weight: 56.4 g Portugal, third quarter of the 19th century. TB and TTB

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