Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii GTRexclude While there is some minor

While there is some minor fatigue to the wire features of the cockade

Slight enamel flaking to green wreath

he returned to France on September 22nd

with central enamelled medallion depicting a richly-detailed Oldenburg coat of arms

Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii GTRexclude While there is some minorInstituted in 1822, Type III instituted in 1932. In silver gilt with white, light blue and dark blue enamels, maker marked "la royale RIO BRASIL" on the reverse, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, light crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock, near extremely fine.