Order of Public Instruction, Commander (for Men)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.PRT.0108.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$230 USD

  • Commander Obverse
  • Commander Obverse
  • Commander Obverse
  • Commander Reverse
  • Commander Reverse

Estimated market value:

$230 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Portugal
  • Makers
    Frederico Da Costa, Lisbon
  • Composition
    Silver gilt
  • Size
    51-54x60-63mm

Physical Description and Item Details


An early commander in silver gilt, consisting of two crossed palm branches, featuring plain reverse, with decorative neck suspension also in silver gilt, measuring 51.55 mm (w) x 63.51 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ball), accompanied by original silk ribbon, with lost of gilt and toned silver, very fine. https://www.emedals.com/europe/portugal/orders/other/portugal-new-state-period-an-order-of-public-instructions-commander-c-1930

History


The Order of Public Instruction (Ordem da Instrução Pública) was established as the Order of Education and Benevolence in 1927. It was founded to distinguish services that encouraged the cause of education and the progress of the country. In 1929, the Order was split into two distinct orders, the Order of Public Instruction and the Order of Benevolence (later the Order of Merit); the Order of Public Instruction retained the original insignia.

Currently, the grades are Grand Cross (GCIP), Grand Officer (GOIP), Commander (ComIP), Officer (OIP), Medal (MIP), and Honorary Member (MHIP), that are conferred upon individuals in recognition of meritorious contributions to education or teaching in the country.

The ribbon is of golden yellow silk.

The Commander is worn by men on a neck ribbon and by women on a bow. It is identical to the Grand Officer.

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