Bidspirit auction | ”Military Order of Avis. Plaque

”Military Order of Avis. Plaque of Grand Cross, period 1808-1810, engraved on the back with the circular inscription “ D. Marcos de Noronha Baía”. Resplendence of 22 smooth silver rays, with the Sacred Heart of enamelled golden silver on the headboard, the Order's cross enamelled in a plain field, bordered by a double gilded silver surround, plain back with engraving, wide clasp with “Palm” hallmark, dia. Marcos de Noronha e Brito, 8th Count of Arcos (1771-1828), last viceroy of Brazil (1806-10), was promoted to Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis on December 21, 1808, the anniversary of the Queen. Only known example. ”