Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive a scarce award in better

a scarce award in better than very fine condition

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

The breeches measure approximately 42 cm across the waist

5 cm (w) x 25 cm (l) x 15

Two clasps: CAPE COLONY

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive a scarce award in betterInstituted 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.