Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive Footnote: The award was instituted

Footnote: The award was instituted on July 5

5 cm (w) x 25 cm (l) x 15

Emanating from the upper third of the shaft are dual integral loops for attachment to a dagger hanger

The breeches measure approximately 42 cm across the waist

both retaining a silvered and pebbled zink button

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive Footnote: The award was institutedInstituted December 1 1822. IN silver, featuring a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion in blue and light blue enamel with white enamel stars, encircled by the inscription BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse features a vertical pin suspension with the central mark la royale RIO BRAZIL, measures 74. 1 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina on rays, very fine condition.