74. Order of Portugal "Infante Dom Henrique" in Grand Cross rank, 1976, silver, in the original box, it belonged to George Macovescu, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs

Starting price

EUR 350

Sold

EUR 350

Do you have a similar item for sale? Contact us.

How to bid online?

Session

Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00

The "Infante Dom Henrique" Portuguese Order was established in 1960 in memory of Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), a prince, geographer, and navigator, an explorer of the Western and Southern coasts of Africa, inventor of a new type of ship, the caravel. The order in the rank of Grand Cross was awarded to the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Macovescu, in 1976. The set made up of a cross, plaque, scarf, lapel insignia and rosette, is kept in the original box, together with the authorization issued by the State Council of the People's Republic of Romania, which awarded its holder the right to wear the order.

Dimensions

custom Cross 5.7 x 5.7 cm; plaque 6.8 x 6.8 cm

Description

gilded silver, enamel, textile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.

For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.