Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction both in extremely fine condition

both in extremely fine condition with minimal scuffing

centrepieces with the Saint in Red Robes on the obverse and the date "1883" on the reverse

Rowland with a strength of 32 officers and 935 other ranks

show dedication to Scout Oath and Scout Law

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction both in extremely fine conditionInstituted December 1 1822. IN silver, featuring a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion in blue and light blue enamel with white enamel stars, encircled by the inscription BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse features a vertical pin suspension with the central mark la royale RIO BRAZIL, measures 74. 1 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina on rays, very fine condition.