Brazil, Federative Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Commander Hold measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 44

as his CEF Attestation Paper birth dates would indicate

the cap is flanked on each side by silvered pebbled buttons holding in place a decorative chinstrap constructed of braided and twisted silver aluminum bullion wire

the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-HILFSDIENST” (“FOR VOLUNTARY WAR AID”)

Brazil, Federative Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Commander Hold measuring 48 mm (w) x(Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul). Instituted in 1932. A Commander Neck Badge in silver gilt featuring a five armed white enamel star, with green enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt profile with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with blue enamel field with white stars and motto surround, measuring 63. 0 mm (w) x 92. 5 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension and integral ring), on light blue original neck