Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed ribbon is worn

ribbon is worn

as a 2nd Lieutenant

with aluminum rivets (penetrating Panzer road wheels)

with all three hands in a brownish tinge

being struck by shrapnel and suffering a compound fracture to the right ulna and left femur

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed ribbon is wornA Brazilian Imperial Order of the Southern Cross; Commander Type IV; Silver gilt and enamels, 61. 7 mm x 86. 2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Brazilian coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "joalheria la royale, rio de janeiro" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed with buttonhole rosette, lightly soiled and scuffed exterior,