Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa visually-hidden With an area of 86

With an area of 86

suspension ring replaced

in gilt bronze and fine multicoloured enamels

measuring 68 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

and magnetic metal with embroidery

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer’s Star, by Da Costa visually-hidden With an area of 86(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted 1946. In silver gilt, a star featuring clusters of three smooth rays, the obverse medallion in red and white enamels bearing the inscription MERITO MILITAR, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, maker marked FREDERICO DA COSTA LISBOA, measures 73. 7 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), weighs 62. 8 grams, small cracks in the white enamel cross, areas of slight gilt loss, remains near extremely fine.