Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on

maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" on the deep red velvet lined inside lid

blackened bronze with a silvered centrepiece

measuring 39 mm x 35 mm

1916 in Lentz) was the first German World War I flying ace

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "JOHNSON MILANO" onA 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,