Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "VANGUARD" and marked

maker marked "VANGUARD" and marked "1-V" on the reverse

The order was founded by Grand Duke Augustus of Oldenburg on November 27

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Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked "VANGUARD" and marked(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch