Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Hold Among other locations

Among other locations

Instituted June 1740 by Frederick II (“the Great”) of Prussia

Constructed of rayon black base

2mm x 23mm

Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Hold Among other locationsType 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