Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude WWII 59th Mountain Infantry Division

WWII 59th Mountain Infantry Division CagliariMedal - Bronze

(4089 Pte F David 1/North

Very fine example of "Upright 2" Juncker cross

Chichester

The bulk of Infantry Battalions raised for the CEF went into these Reserve Battalions which were stationed in France and England

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude WWII 59th Mountain Infantry DivisionOf fine quality local production (silver gilt and enamels, 76. 7 mm x 103 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on original full length sash, reverse centrepiece exhibits glue on the side from having been repaired); and Breast Star (silver gilt and enamels, maker marked "la royale Rio BRASIL" on the reverse, 73 mm x 76 mm, vertical pinback, reverse cartouche and pinback have been repositioned). Light contact, better than very fine.