Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 certificate_of_authenticity but with flat wire catch

but with flat wire catch and a striated top hook

Navy Uniform Regulations removed the Dirigible/Balloon Pilot Insignia from the authorized list of aviation breast insignia

blackened bronze with a silvered centrepiece

gave the order to abandon ship

Waffen-SS Tab for 22 SS Freiwilligen Kavallerie - Waffen-SS EM/NCOs Collar Tab for 22

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 certificate_of_authenticity but with flat wire catchA 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,