Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 Buy Now 1917 Paper on October 4

1917 Paper on October 4

blue enamels in the inscription have faded

(1445507 SPR

Grand Cross - 1932-1947

On the 9th of November 1938 he was made Troop Leader of the same group

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order For Public Instruction, Commander, By Frederico, Costa, C.1925 Buy Now 1917 Paper on October 4In silver gilt and enameled insignia on an eight pointed star base, vaulted, maker marked "FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 81 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, light gilt wear on the wreathing, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was founded on January 30, 1919, as an award for outstanding civil servants and teachers. It comes in four classes and a medal, with the Portuguese President as Grand Master.