Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed being struck by shrapnel and

being struck by shrapnel and suffering a compound fracture to the right ulna and left femur

with most of the wreath gold wash intact

the headline trumpeted “Canadians Make Splendid Assault

with all three hands in a brownish tinge

as a 2nd Lieutenant

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed being struck by shrapnel andA Brazilian Imperial Order of the Southern Cross; Commander Type IV; Silver gilt and enamels, 61. 7 mm x 86. 2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Brazilian coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "joalheria la royale, rio de janeiro" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed with buttonhole rosette, lightly soiled and scuffed exterior,