Portugal, Kingdom. A King Don Carlos I Coronation Medal 1889, I Class Silver Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Both sides are engraved with

Both sides are engraved with the Royal Cypher

on Army grey-green cloth backing

unmarked but demonstrating the physical characteristics of manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer

twisted cords with silver aluminum bullion arrow-shaped breaks every 4 mm

surrounded by the inscription "A NEMZETI ÁLDOZATKÉSZSÉG SZOBRA" and surmounted by the St

Portugal, Kingdom. A King Don Carlos I Coronation Medal 1889, I Class Silver Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Both sides are engraved with(Medalha de Coroao do Rei Dom Carlos I). Instituted in 1889. In silver, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of King Don Carlos I, inscribed "D. CARLOS I REI DE PORTUGAL" above and engraver marked "V. ALVES", reverse inscribed "28 DEZEMBRO DE 1889" within an open ended wreath composed of two branches of oak leaves, measuring 32. 7 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral screwpost, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, original ribbon, fine.