Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Auction 80 mm x 33

80 mm x 33

After having spent twenty months in France

measuring 47 mm x 32 mm

Luftwaffe Paratrooper’s Badge

inscribed “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Auction 80 mm x 33A highly attractive star consisting of a silver gilt base with six subtle arms, a six armed white enamel cross cross affixed to base via pins located on ball finials, beautifully executed enameled roses and laurels on gold interlaced between arms, centre surround in gold and blue enamels, narrow stylised crown also in gold affixed to silver base by three pins, reverse with fine pin assembly, catch marked with Mercury French Silver Export Hallmark,