Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Pendant in Diamonds and Garnets, c.1790 visually-hidden measuring 27 mm (w) x

measuring 27 mm (w) x 29 mm (h)

such was the impression made by him as an actor of only thirteen

In silver with red enamels

accommodating a multi-piece black leatherette chinstrap

brevetted Captain in June 1866

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Christ, Pendant in Diamonds and Garnets, c.1790 visually-hidden measuring 27 mm (w) x(Ordem dos Cavaleiros de Cristo). Instituted in 1318. In silver gilt, the arms set with twenty one garnets, with an interior silver cross set with seventeen genuine old rose cut diamonds, suspended from a foliate spray motif with center pear shaped diamond and additional rose cut diamonds in the leaves, measures 27. 2 mm (w) x 46. 78mm (h), weighs 11. 15 grams, scratches to the stones, loss of gilt, a very rare and aged decoration, in extremely fine