Brazil, Kingdom. An Order Of Rio Branco, Grand Officer Breast Star By H. Stern Auction purple and black enamels

purple and black enamels

an Iron Cross I Class

was discharged on May 14th and returned to H 49

inscribed in Latin "VIS UNITA FORTIOR" (Force is Stronger) below the riflemen

with traces of gilt remaining on medal rim and gold suspension ring

Brazil, Kingdom. An Order Of Rio Branco, Grand Officer Breast Star By H. Stern Auction purple and black enamelsOrdem do Rio Blanco. Instituted February 14, 1962. A lovely decoration consisting of an eight point silver star with clusters of smooth rays, superimposed on the obverse is the white enamelled Maltese cross with the obverse medallion presenting a silver gilt globe with a diagonal plain sash, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed VBIQVE PATRIAE MEMOR, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly with a makers mark for H. Stern, base is