Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Archive part of the 2nd Tactical

part of the 2nd Tactical Air Force (United Kingdom

attached to the Military Assistance Command

The interior is lined in pig skin and very soft wool

1915 stated "In the event of my Death I give the whole of my Property and Effects to Mrs Alice Mary Barrell my Wife"

Officers Cross - With trophy of arms suspension

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 Archive part of the 2nd TacticalA highly attractive star consisting of a silver gilt base with six subtle arms, a six armed white enamel cross cross affixed to base via pins located on ball finials, beautifully executed enameled roses and laurels on gold interlaced between arms, centre surround in gold and blue enamels, narrow stylised crown also in gold affixed to silver base by three pins, reverse with fine pin assembly, catch marked with Mercury French Silver Export Hallmark,