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

measuring 48 mm (w) x 44

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

numbered "9945" and maker marked "ELLIS BROS

there was some confusion over whether the Crown or the dominion governments in question should issue the medal

the obverse with an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle

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