Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Archive attached to the Military Assistance

attached to the Military Assistance Command

part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force (United Kingdom

numbered "145189" on the reverse

The interior is lined in pig skin and very soft wool

Officers Cross - With trophy of arms suspension

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Archive attached to the Military AssistanceA 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,