Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross Star, c. 1880 Auction Archive Pilot and Observer Badges "Wreath"

Pilot and Observer Badges "Wreath" Die (in copper

Both documents are housed in a balsa wood box with sliding lid

At one point an attack was expected on the Whitney Road two miles south of the village and some companies were concentrated in this area

accompanied by a NS-Frauenschaft membership booklet named to “HULDA WICHELHAUS”

the reverse medallion presents crossed French flags

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross Star, c. 1880 Auction Archive Pilot and Observer Badges "Wreath"(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 18Kt 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 enamel