Order of Public Instruction, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.PRT.0108.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$530 USD

  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Details
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Details
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Details
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Details
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Details

Estimated market value:

$530 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Portugal
  • Makers
    Frederico Da Costa, Lisbon
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: INSTRUCAO PUBLICA
  • Size
    83-88x82-86mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Eight-pointed star in silver gilt, the obverse centre featuring an enameled blue eight-pointed star, superposed by two gilt crossed palms leaves, centre in hand etched exhibiting an enameled Portuguese coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription INSTRUÇÃO PÚBLICA E BENEMERÊNCIA (Public Instruction and Benevolence), reverse with vertical pinback and maker’s mark of FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA, the principal jeweler in Lisbon since 1900, measuring 88.00 mm (w) x 86.46 mm (h), with enamel contact and loss, remains near very fine. https://www.emedals.com/europe/portugal/orders/other/portugal-kingdom-an-order-of-instruction-benevolence-grand-cross-by-frederico-costa-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 Grand Cross Breast Star has an obverse inscription that translates to "Public Education." It is identical to the Grand Officer Breast Star.

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