Heart of ruby, Portugal, Rococo, c. 1780

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c. 1780, Heart of ruby, Portugal, Queen Maria of Portugal, Rococo

Portugal, Rococo, c. 1780, Heart of ruby ​​mounted in settings of silver and gold are tears of diamond, crown of thorns by emerald surrounds it, and diamond cross fire of ruby ​​are crowned. Photo courtesy Albion Art

This badge is something reminiscent of the Order of Christ of Portugal, but its authority is one that is dedicated to (1734-1816) Portuguese Queen Maria.

Insignia of the Order of Christ. Rococo, c. 1780, Portugal

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c. 1780, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Insignia of the Order of Christ, Portugal, Rococo, ruby, silver

Insignia of the Order of Christ. Rococo, c. 1780, Portugal. gold, silver, diamond, ruby, emerald. Photo courtesy Albion Art

The Order of Christ founded 1532 as the prestigious rank of Portugal, which was intended to involve the authority dedicated to the royal family with limited to Roman Catholics.