An Exquisite Order Of Christ; Breast Star With Brilliants By Frederico Da Costa Archive A First War 2nd Mounted

A First War 2nd Mounted Rifle Battalion Cap Badge - Browning copper

center section and are eagle gilded (most of the gilding worn off)

marked on reverse but markings illegible

in the rank of Private (30179)

1951 and sentenced to two days in jail for drunkeness

An Exquisite Order Of Christ; Breast Star With Brilliants By Frederico Da Costa Archive A First War 2nd MountedPortuguese : Multi piece construction, silver gilt with red and white enamels, silver framed cross centrepiece with ten old rose cut diamonds on a violet glass base, wreath with sixteen glass stones, maker marked "FREDERICO DA COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, 73. 5 mm x 74. 2 mm, vertical pinback, cross centrepiece loose, chipping evident in the red enamels on one raised setting, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. In its hardshelled