Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Hold fine to near very fine

fine to near very fine condition

General Dyas distinguished himself as Chief of Staff

flanked by rank pips of identical construction

and returned to Canada and struck of strength 31st March 1919

A Brazilian Air Force Academy Order

Portugal, Republic. A Military Order Of Christ, Iii Class Commander, C. 1920 Hold fine to near very fine(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted in 1917. In bronze gilt with red and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 36. 3 mm (w) x 57. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, traces of gilt wear, very light contact, on a full length replacement neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ was instituted in 1917, based on the earlier Order of Christ and is awarded for outstanding services to the Republic in