Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Grand Cross Star, C.1875 United Republic of Footnote Major Graf: Hermann Graf

Footnote Major Graf: Hermann Graf (1912–1988) was a highly decorated Luftwaffe ace during the Second World War

the obverse bears s central iron cross paty with a crown at the 12 o’clock arm

surrounded by the inscription "VNIONE NAZIONALE VFFICIALI CONGEDO D'ITALIA"

A silver grade “Infantriesturmabzeichen”

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Christ, Grand Cross Star, C.1875 United Republic of Footnote Major Graf: Hermann Graf(Ordem Militar de Cristo). In silver, center appliqu and Sacred Heart in Gold and enamels, circa 1870 80, Type I, measuring 69mm(w) x 78. 5mm(h),of superb quality manufacture with excellent details, unmarked, in extremely fine condition.