Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed as is the pommel

as is the pommel

Accompanied by copies of his CEF Index Cards

as published in the Supplement to the London Gazette on June 13

from the "Village of Forest Hill"

also known as the Squadristi) served in independent groups or as assault battalions attached to the regular army divisions

Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed as is the pommelInstituted 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.