Order of the Empire, Grand Officer

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.PRT.0112.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$330 USD

  • Grand Officer (by Pinhão) Obverse
  • Grand Officer (by Pinhão) Obverse
  • Grand Officer (by Pinhão) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$330 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Portugal
  • Makers
    Frederico Da Costa, Lisbon; Pinhão, Lisbon
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    40mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Of two-piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, well hallmarked on loop, 39.5 mm, on original full-length neck ribbon, better than very fine. https://www.emedals.com/an-portuguese-imperial-order-commander-s-cross

History


The Order of the Empire (Ordem do Império) was established in 1932 as the Order of the Colonial Empire (Ordem do Império Colonial) to reward Portuguese citizens and foreigners, as well as upon national and foreign corporations, in recognition of military and civil service rendered to Portuguese colonies in Asia and Africa.

There were five grades; Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander Officer, and Knight. By decree the first four grades were in gilt, while the Knight was silvered.

It was permanently discontinued on April 25, 1974 following the Carnation Revolution.

The Grand Officer is identical to the Commander.

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