Imperial Order of the Southern Cross
Grand Cross Star. Breast Star, 87x65 mm., GOLD, with five, gold-bordered arms, flanked by polished, golden beams; sky-blue enameled centre medallion, with a cross of silver, tiny five-pointed stars, dark blue enameled outer circlet with golden inscription �BENEMERENTIUM PR�MIUM� and three rosettes with stylized leaves, the upper arm with superimposed, Brazilian Imperial crown with engraved and chiseled details, the reverse, fitted with vertical pin. A beautiful, old, spectacular and very rare star of this Order, excellent condition. I RR!