Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Commander with Gold Sacred Heart Suspension United Republic of Albert Scheidig

Albert Scheidig

with three brass bands

measuring 18 mm (w) x 34

The embroidered star of the order

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a crown suspension and loop

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Commander with Gold Sacred Heart Suspension United Republic of Albert Scheidig(Ordem de Cristo). Instituted 1319. In silver gilt, a large cross of red and white enamels, plain reverse, measures 45. 7 mm (w) x 67. 0 mm (h to integral ring on the cross), suspended by a Gold suspension featuring a red enamelled sacred heart with white rays, and black and green details, measures 42. 7 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm (h), reverse plain with two swivel suspensions to connect to the Gold loop for a replacement red neck ribbon, weighs 46. 07 grams