Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 visually-hidden It was formed by loyal

It was formed by loyal union military officers in response to rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders

as his observer

the obverse of the medal engraver marked “FRASER” for James Earle Fraser

National Selective Service Mobilization Section

with a green enameled laurel and oak wreath along the exterior edge of the medal

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 visually-hidden It was formed by loyalInstituted December 1 1822. IN silver, featuring a white enamelled five point star with ball finials and smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion in blue and light blue enamel with white enamel stars, encircled by the inscription BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse features a vertical pin suspension with the central mark la royale RIO BRAZIL, measures 74. 1 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), enamels intact, dark patina on rays, very fine condition.