Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive Emanating from the upper third

Emanating from the upper third of the shaft are dual integral loops for attachment to a dagger hanger

Two clasps: CAPE COLONY

Footnote: The award was instituted on July 5

and an Iron Cross 1914 First Class with “Gott Mit Uns In True Fest” on the obverse

constructed of a white cotton/rayon-blended base with black machine embroidery

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive Emanating from the upper thirdInstituted December 1 1822. IN silver, featuring a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion in blue and light blue enamel with white enamel stars, encircled by the inscription BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse features a vertical pin suspension with the central mark la royale RIO BRAZIL, measures 74. 1 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina on rays, very fine condition.