Portugal - Need help on this maker mark on Imperial Order of Christ

[ricky1972]

Hello all,

Thanks to my new macro lens I could find this impressive and very very little mark on the catch of this Imperial Order of Christ.

Can anyone help me with any info??

Thanks!

Ricardo

[ricky1972]

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[paul wood]

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French export mark in use 11 July 1840- 1 April 1879 applied to all silver destined for export.

Paul

[joe campbell]

perhaps one of the most beautiful MM's

i've had the oppurtunity to see.

beautiful award and GREAT MM.

joe

[ricky1972]

Thank you Paul and Joe for the info and comments!

This is a very beautiful order, and the smaller size makes it even more beautiful!

Kind regards,

Ricardo

[JimZ]

Is it a Spanish or a Brazilian order?

[paul wood]

This is a Portuguese Order at typical French made piece which until the latter part of the 19th century most Portuguese Orders were. However it was awarded in Brazil the badges are easily distinguishable by the crown suspensions.

Paul