Brazil, Empire. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander's Star, French Made, c.1860 Republic of with a maker mark reading

with a maker mark reading “GAS” for “G

so this may be a prototype or a mid-War proposed production that never materialized

He was wounded severely on March 23

the case-back is equally crafted of nickel-silver and is marked with a Kriegsmarine eagle

Brazil, Empire. A Military Order Of Christ, Commander's Star, French Made, c.1860 Republic of with a maker mark reading(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Emperor Pedro I on December 7, 1822. Type I (1780 1910 Issue). A finely crafted star, of high quality French manufacture, consisting of a delicate hand faceted multi rayed star in silver, presenting a period enameled white and red insignia of the Order on Gold, surrounded by a delicate wavy beaded ring also in Gold, adorned with an enameled red and green Heart of Christ with surmounted enameled black cross on Gold, reverse