Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed from the "Village of Forest

from the "Village of Forest Hill"

23 mm (w) x 22

raised platform with a recessed medal bed)

Cosseria remained in the occupied territory until the middle of August 1940

Accompanied by copies of his CEF Index Cards

Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed from the "Village of ForestInstituted 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.