Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude Chichester

Chichester

(4089 Pte F David 1/North

A Bulgarian Second War Observer's Badge

The bulk of Infantry Battalions raised for the CEF went into these Reserve Battalions which were stationed in France and England

1943 at Ottawa

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude ChichesterOf fine quality local production (silver gilt and enamels, 76. 7 mm x 103 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on original full length sash, reverse centrepiece exhibits glue on the side from having been repaired); and Breast Star (silver gilt and enamels, maker marked "la royale Rio BRASIL" on the reverse, 73 mm x 76 mm, vertical pinback, reverse cartouche and pinback have been repositioned). Light contact, better than very fine.