Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose In Gold, Dame’s Star, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity with standard buckram backing (a

with standard buckram backing (a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue)

The smock was cut to generous proportions

Hopcraft was posted to the 12th Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe on January 24

through their outstanding personal virtues and excellence""

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose In Gold, Dame’s Star, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity with standard buckram backing (a(Imperial Ordem da Rosa). Established in Brazil by Dom Pedro I on October 17, 1829. Of high quality manufacture, an impressive ball tipped enameled white six pointed star in Gold, surrounded by beautifully executed enameled green, white and pink Gold roses and laurels interlaced between arms, obverse centre featuring the cypher of Pedro and Amelia, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed AMOR E FIDELIDAD, mirrored design with reverse centre