Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity stamped "W

stamped "W

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”)

The note on the reverse reads: “as an eternal keepsake”

This was the reason why Schmidt changed units again and was placed in the Genesenden (Convalescent) Company between October 1942 and the end of January 1943

slightly soiled from wear and storage

Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity stamped "WType II (1932 ). In Silver gilt, a five armed white enamel cross with ball finials, a half oak leaf, half laurel wreath between the arms of the cross, obverse medallion presents a blue enamel field with five white enamel stars, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed BENEMERENTUM PRAEMIUM, the reverse presents a silver gilt female left facing bust, surrounded by a blue enamel surround inscribed REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS BRASIL, surmounted by a