Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Grand Cross Star c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac officially retiring in the rank

officially retiring in the rank of Colonel at Fort Meyer

size and equipment over the years

King Alexander again bestowed her with the Order of Saint Sava

the centerpiece presents the American Seal on a red enamel field surrounded by the inscription VICERUNT VT VIVAMUS

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Grand Cross Star c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac officially retiring in the rankInstituted in 1162. In gilt with green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms of varying length in between each point; the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross within a gilded border, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO G DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110 3, FABRICANTE DE CON DECORAES LISBOA in the center, measures 87. 8mm (w) x 88. 1mm (h), enamels intact, hinge and catch functional,