Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Newly Listed constructed of silvered war alloy

constructed of silvered war alloy and silver gilt and green enamels

76981 ERNEST F

5 mm (h) original ribbon with dual-prong pinback)

measuring 43 mm x 57 mm

Scuffed exterior with contact marks

Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Newly Listed constructed of silvered war alloyType II (1932). In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a blue enamelled field with five white enamelled stars, surrounded by a darker blue enamelled ring inscribed BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse presents a single pin suspension, maker marked LEMAITRE A PARIS on reverse, measures 74. 5mm (w) x 70. 91mm (h), measures 64. 2 grams ball finial