Sailing Ship with Portuguese [Templar Cross]

On reverse another watercolor of cityscape. Beautifully done.

Medium: Watercolor 
Date: 19th Century 
Signed: Unsigned 
Style: Nautical 
Size: 11 x 8 3/4" 
Subject Portuguese Templars 
Notes & Literature The Cross of the Order of Christ or Cross of Portugal is the emblem of the historical Order of Christ , (also called Order of the Knights of Christ ) of Portugal . Since then it has become a symbol intrinsic to Portugal, used for example in the sails of the ships of the time of the Discoveries , the Portuguese Navy ships and the flag of the Autonomous Region of Madeira . It is also used in the Coat of Arms of Tomar , along with the Templar Cross , which was the seat of the Order of the Templars in the Kingdom of Portugal and the Order of Christ, successor of the former. 
Condition: Very Good 
Subject References: Knights Templar Portugal

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