Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Vicosa, Commander Star, By Souza certificate_of_authenticity with signed dedication

with signed dedication

Measuring 84x145mm

His photograph in his wide-brimmed hat appears on page 101/136 of a publication entitled "A Short History and Illustrated Roster of the 108th Infantry

A seal that originally held the cord’s end in place is missing

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order Of The Immaculate Conception Of Vila Vicosa, Commander Star, By Souza certificate_of_authenticity with signed dedication(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 and