Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive The breeches measure approximately 42

The breeches measure approximately 42 cm across the waist

Two clasps: CAPE COLONY

both retaining a silvered and pebbled zink button

constructed of a white cotton/rayon-blended base with black machine embroidery

issued for fund raising for Austrian Air Fleet during early 1900's

Brazil, Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1960 Auction Archive The breeches measure approximately 42Instituted 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.