Military Order of Christ

A jewelled badge of the order of an uncommon form: rectangular medallion in Gold, set with a faceted stone superimposed with the cross of the order, completely set with red stones, centered by a cross set with diamonds, the whole, within a frame of brilliants; convex, polished reverse; on top, round loop and suspension ring.
A further, very rare variation in the form the Order’s insignia made in the early 19th Century; elegant and excellent condition,
Dim.: 32,0 x 24,0 mm. I R!