Military Order of Christ

Breast Badge, , instituted in 1318, 57×37 mm, gilt Silver, white bordered, blue enameled cross within green enameled laurel wreath, minor restorations, obverse centre medallion in gold, with chiseled border, white enameled field with the Order`s cross, similar, reverse centre medallion, but made of chiseled gold, with the enameled Order`s cross, hinged upper crown, round suspension ring and original, red ribbon , together, the original award letter from October 13th, 1893, signed by the King of Portugal, to Eugene Lechartier, accompanied by the official, French translation. A rare and beautifully made piece , extremely fine condition, interesting for the accompanying papers. II R!