Brazil, Kingdom. An Order Of Rio Branco, Grand Officer Breast Star By H. Stern Hold 7 mm x 103 mm

7 mm x 103 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension

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In October of 1942 the sole squadron of the Minensuchgruppe was extended to six squadrons and a staff

along with scratches overall

topped by a double-sided royal crown

Brazil, Kingdom. An Order Of Rio Branco, Grand Officer Breast Star By H. Stern Hold 7 mm x 103 mmOrdem do Rio Blanco. Instituted February 14, 1962. A lovely decoration consisting of an eight point silver star with clusters of smooth rays, superimposed on the obverse is the white enamelled Maltese cross with the obverse medallion presenting a silver gilt globe with a diagonal plain sash, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed VBIQVE PATRIAE MEMOR, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly with a makers mark for H. Stern, base is