Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mounted to a base in

mounted to a base in silver with eight blue enamelled star points

Second Lieutenant Word's forceful and determined leadership served to inspire his men to heroic endeavor in successfully defending the strategic outpost

exhibiting light soiling overall

"1332" (1914) clasp affixed to the original ribbon

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Aviz, Grand Cross Star, By Frederico Costa consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac mounted to a base in(Ordem Militar de Avis). Instituted in 1162. Type III (1918 ). In silver, a lovely eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a green enamelled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of CASA DAS CONDECORACOES LISBOA PORTUGAL in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), weighs 82. 4 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch