Portugal, Kingdom. An Order of the Christ in Gold, Ladies Issue, c.1950
Composed of Gold, this Knights Templar badge consists of a round badge with the center featuring a red and white enamelled Christ cross of equal proportions, along the exterior beginning at 7 o’clock is the blue enamelled inscription IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (In This Sign Thou Shalt Conquer), small enamel white flowers are present at 1, 6, 8, and 11 o’clock, the entire badge has been carefully cast in delicate swirling lines between all presenting a twisted cord style, reverse is plain, suspended from a replacement red bow with brooch pin on reverse, measuring 40.11mm (w) x 43.81mm (h- inclusive of integral ring), weighs 15.6 grams (including ribbon), enamel of cross intact, small wear to blue enamel in inscription, evidence of casting, overall near very fine condition.

