Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed also known as the Squadristi)

also known as the Squadristi) served in independent groups or as assault battalions attached to the regular army divisions

from the "Village of Forest Hill"

Cosseria remained in the occupied territory until the middle of August 1940

failed to return as scheduled

Brazil, Republic. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander's Breast Star, Type Iii Newly Listed also known as the Squadristi)Instituted in 1822, Type III instituted in 1932. In silver gilt with white, light blue and dark blue enamels, maker marked "la royale RIO BRASIL" on the reverse, measuring 77. 3 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, light crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock, near extremely fine.