Supreme Order of the Christ

Neck decoration of the Order in GOLD and enamels,104x46 mm, the cross with finest chisel-work under the translucent, red enamel, round upper loop (French mark); white enameled star suspension flanked by polished rays, centered with the red enameled sacred heart with green enameled details and black enameled upper cross; polished reverse with maker`s escutcheon of Lemaitre, Paris and large, hinged rear loop, passing through the oval, horizontally grooved ribbon ring; original, red silk neck ribbon. A magnificent, excellently made piece, extremely fine condition.I RR!