Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ with Miniature. United Republic of 7 - Other Makers of

7 - Other Makers of Flintlock Duelling Pistols

nineteen with a single screwback

flanked by dates “1936”

information on Schlageter and his activities was obtained by the French

with gold swivel-suspension bar and ribbon buckle

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ with Miniature. United Republic of 7 - Other Makers of(Ordem dos Cavaleiros de Cristo). Instituted in 1318. In silver gilt and enamels, 67. 6 mm (h) x 43. 2 mm (w), enamel chipping on reverse, very fine. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and enamels, 40. 7 mm (h) x 26 mm (w), extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Christ has a long and convoluted history closely related to Portugal and the Catholic Church. Its origins lie on the dissolution of the Templar Order by Pope Clement V in 1312,