Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive constructed of a white cotton/rayon-blended

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

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

a scarce award in better than very fine condition

Footnote: The award was instituted on July 5

The breeches measure approximately 42 cm across the waist

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive constructed of a white cotton/rayon-blendedInstituted 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.