Portugal Order of Prince Henry Grand Cross Full Set 1960 - 1980

vgAg; Stamped by Frederico Costa; Cross 77x56 mm., with original sash with bow; Star 80 mm., 64g., with hallmarks; with miniature and pin; enameled; with original award card by Dr. Wolfang Loibi; in origimal case; original name: Ordem do Infante Dom Henrique; is a Portuguese order of knighthood created on 2 June 1960, to commemorate the quincentenary of the death of the Portuguese prince Henry the Navigator, one of the main initiators of the Age of Discovery. Minor reforms of the constitution of the Order occurred in 1962 and 1980. ex Dorotheum 147/2185-2020