Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Auction After having spent twenty months

After having spent twenty months in France

backer separating from the body of the wing along the bottom edge

1 Clasp - MALAYA (22246630 CPL

1940 by General Charles de Gaulle

inscribed “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Auction After having spent twenty monthsA 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,