Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 United Republic of The buckle has traces of

The buckle has traces of the original gilt remaining

one is maker marked "W SCULLY MONTREAL"

Iron cross 1st

and this was having a telling effect on discipline and morale

became the Solicitor and Vice-President of the Grand Trunk Railway

Portugal, Kingdom. An Order Of Avis, Commander Star, By Frederico Da Costa, C.1920 United Republic of The buckle has traces of(Ordem Militar de Avis). Established around 1175 by King Afonso Henriques. Type II. A multiple rayed eight pointed star in silver, the obverse featuring a finely enameled green Cross of Avis in silver gilt, on an enameled white background, encircled by a detailed silver gilt laurel wreath, the reverse with principal pin assembly, marked by makers cartouche of FREDERICO G DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110 3, LISBOA, measuring 87. 25 mm (w) x 87. 35 mm (h),