Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Archive After 1945 of course Moslem

After 1945 of course Moslem insignia was replaced by the Communist one

including a large version constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels

a pun on his name (in German

along with chipping in the green enamels on the wreath

Footnote: The Order of the Quetzal was established in 1936 and is bestowed by the Government of Guatemala

Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Archive After 1945 of course MoslemType II (1932). In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a blue enamelled field with five white enamelled stars, surrounded by a darker blue enamelled ring inscribed BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse presents a single pin suspension, maker marked LEMAITRE A PARIS on reverse, measures 74. 5mm (w) x 70. 91mm (h), measures 64. 2 grams ball finial