Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1910 certificate_of_authenticity In stamped gilt pebbled aluminum

In stamped gilt pebbled aluminum

extending across the entire width of the visor

He received the Knight’s Cross in July of 1940 and was promoted to Colonel General

Devonshire Regiment

accompanied by its period original presentation case constructed of card stock with a faux black leather exterior

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross, By Souza, C.1910 certificate_of_authenticity In stamped gilt pebbled aluminum(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceio da Vila Viosa). Instituted in 1818. In silver gilt, a nine armed star with clusters of five rays, the obverse presents a superimposed nine arm white enamelled star with white enamelled stars in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold features the cypher MA for Mary in Gold, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed PADROEIRA DO REINO (Patroness of the Kingdom), surmounted by an ornate crown with red and green