we must not fail to do so"
display mounted with the clasp on the rear
topped by a Viking longship cutting through waves
Constructed of police green wool
CIUDAD RODRIGO and CORUNNA clasps
Portugal, Republic. A Military Order of Aviz, Knight, c. 1900 Auction we must not fail to(Ordem Militar de So Bento de Aviz). Instituted in 1162, revised in 1789. In silver gilt with green enamels, measuring 27. 2 mm (w) x 41. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original silk ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Militar de Avis), previously to 1910 the Royal Military Order of Aviz (Ordem Real Militar de Avis), previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of Saint Benedict of Aviz (Ordem de