Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed as published in the Supplement

as published in the Supplement to the London Gazette on June 13

gold centres on intricate silver

failed to return as scheduled

also known as the Squadristi) served in independent groups or as assault battalions attached to the regular army divisions

raised platform with a recessed medal bed)

Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed as published in the SupplementInstituted in 1822, Type III instituted in 1932. In silver gilt with white, light blue and dark blue enamels, maker marked "la royale RIO BRASIL" on the reverse, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, light crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock, near extremely fine.