Brazil, Republic. An Order of Rio Branco, Grand Cross, by H. Stern Hold affixed to a pedestal of

affixed to a pedestal of identical construction

and aided by a snap closure

Newell’s service took place during the Italian Campaign (1943–1945)

5 mm (h) with dual push pins

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Rio Branco, Grand Cross, by H. Stern Hold affixed to a pedestal of(Ordem do Rio Blanco). Instituted February 14, 1962. A Brazilian Order of Rio Branco; Grand Cross Set. The Cross presents in silver gilt with white and blue enamels, with a gold gilded center medallion with the inscription VBIQVE PATRIAE MEMOR, the reverse medallion dated 1845 1912, measures 62. 1 mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h), weighs 63. 09 grams, suspended from a an elongated loop and worn on a full length blue and white silk sash, enamels intact, light