Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed a member of #22 Operational

a member of #22 Operational Training Unit

maker marked ST

taken on strength of the 1st Battalion

Silver and enamels

together with copied service papers and other research

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed a member of #22 OperationalA Brazilian Imperial Order of the Southern Cross; Commander Type IV; Silver gilt and enamels, 61. 7 mm x 86. 2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Brazilian coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "joalheria la royale, rio de janeiro" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed with buttonhole rosette, lightly soiled and scuffed exterior,