Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 GTRexclude a copy of his Service

a copy of his Service Records

he failed to recover from a steep climb (the one mentioned in the official accident report)

the Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-71

Silvered brass with red

Light crazing and wear evident on both sides of the belt from active use

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 GTRexclude a copy of his ServiceA 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,