Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction 1941 and found capable of

1941 and found capable of garrison duty at the home front

white canvas hoist sleeve stamped in red ink "BOATSWAIN" and "3" with the initials "KB" in black ink nearby

the decision was made that he be invalided to England

8 mm at the mouth x 45 mm in height

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Type I, Commander's Star C.1900 Auction 1941 and found capable of(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Type I (1780 1910 Issue). A delicate multi rayed beaded star in silver, presenting a period enameled white and red insignia of the Order, surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring in silver gilt, adorned with an enameled red and green Heart of Christ with surmounted enameled black cross also in silver gilt, reverse with principle pin assembly, measuring 58. 62 mm (w) x 70. 84 mm (h inclusive the Heart of Christ), intact