Imperial Order of the Southern Cross

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BRAZIL

Grand Cross Set, 1st Class. Sash Badge in GOLD with white enameled arms; dark green enameled laurel branch with red berries and light green enameled palm; obverse medallion with the bust of the Emperor on polished background; blue enameled outer circlet with chiseled inscription “PETRUS I. BRAS. IMPERATOR D.”; pale blue enameled reverse medallion with white enameled, gold bordered tiny stars forming a latin cross; blue enameled outer circlet with chiseled inscription “BENEMERENTIUM PRÆMIUM”; hinged, Brazilian imperial crown, with grooved, suspension ring; with the original, pale blue sash ribbon with rosette; breast star in gold; the white enameled arms, minir restorations, flanked by chiseled rays; the upper arm surmounted by the Brazilian, imperial crown; centre medallion with white enameled tiny stars forming a latin cross on pale blue enameled ground; deep-blue enameled outer circlet with chiseled inscription “BENEMERENTIUM PRÆMIUM”; the reverse with vertical, flat pin. A very rare set of luxurious quality. Dim.: the badge, 95,0 x 65,0 mm.; the star, 84,0 x 73,0 mm.
The Order was founded in 1822 and awarded to foreigners for their merits towards the Imperial Throne. The Grand Cross was bestowed on very few occasions and to outstandingly important dignitaries. I/II RR!

Shop ID: 
p. 596/B23
Low estimate: 
7500.00 EUR
high estimate: 
15000.00EUR