Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Da Costa Archive 39” (L Gottlieb & Sohne)

39” (L Gottlieb & Sohne)

(Orden José Martí) José Martí Order (prior to 1979 type)

constructed of a leather covered handle with a silvered mount

It measures approximately: 34cm long and 22 cm tall (or nearly 13 1/2 inches long and 8 1/2 inches tall)

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Saint James of the Sword, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Da Costa Archive 39” (L Gottlieb & Sohne)(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada). Instituted 1175. Type III (1918 ). A lovely star in silver, silver gilt and enamels, featuring a 22 rayed star with clusters of three smooth rays, the central medallion, red enamelled florid cross with laurels on a white enamelled field, with red enamel surround featuring the Motto of the order CIENCIAS, LETRAS, E ARTES (SCIENCE, LETTERS, AND ARTS), with a silver gilt ornate surround, reverse with principle