Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Buy Now Although twice wounded by splinters

Although twice wounded by splinters

The original chinstrap connectors remain intact but the leather chinstrap has been lost to time

engraved "MICHAEL INGLETT" on the reverse

Order of the Phoenix insignia on the lid

in silvered and gilded zink

Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Buy Now Although twice wounded by splintersInstituted 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.