Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross Star, c. 1880

(Ordem de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Vila Viçosa). Instituted in 1818. In silver gilt, a nine-armed star with clusters of five rays, the obverse presents a superimposed nine-arm white enamelled star with white enamelled stars in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in 18Kt Gold features the cypher MA for Mary in Gold, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed PADROEIRA DO REINO (Patroness of the Kingdom), surmounted by an ornate crown with red enamel between the arches, the reverse features a dual prong pin assembly with rivets for the white enamelled stars and crown, makers mark in the center denoting No. 46 KRETLY PALAIS-ROYAL PARIS, measures 66.62 mm (w) x 93.40 mm (h), weighs 60.71 grams,  enamels intact, scattered gilt wear across the rays, in extremely fine condition.