Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Province of China Faced with mounting international criticism

Faced with mounting international criticism and with no end to the conflict in sight

the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a banner bearing initials “R

Star of the Order in silver GOLD and enamels

the rim is uncrimped

an inscription of “GES

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Aviz Commander's Star, by Da Costa Province of China Faced with mounting international criticismInstituted in 1162. In silver with white and green enamel, eight pointed star, with five quilled arms in between each point, the obverse medallion features a green enameled cross on a white enamel field, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, makers cartouche of FREDERICO DA COSTA R DE S JULIO No. 110, FABRICANTE DE MEDALHAS LISBOA in the center, makers mark on the pin, hallmark denoting manufacture in Lisbon with .