Imperial Order of the Southern Cross

Grand Cross Star, instituted in 1822. Breast Star, in gilt Bronze and enamel, on reverse maker`s mark "La Royale Rio, BRASIL", long vertical pin. Provenance: The President of the Republic of Portugal, Admiral Americo Thomaz (1894-1987), together with a commemorative bronze table medal of his trip to Brazil in 1972, in original case of issue. Dim.: the star, 77,0 mm, the table medal, 80,0 mm. Rare and intersting provenance! I R!