Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude The bulk of Infantry Battalions

The bulk of Infantry Battalions raised for the CEF went into these Reserve Battalions which were stationed in France and England

Many of its units were from the Indian Army as well as British units and there were also significant contributions from West and East African divisions within the British Army

maker marked on reverse Schwerin

WWII 59th Mountain Infantry Division CagliariMedal - Bronze

1943 at Ottawa

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude The bulk of Infantry BattalionsOf fine quality local production (silver gilt and enamels, 76. 7 mm x 103 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on original full length sash, reverse centrepiece exhibits glue on the side from having been repaired); and Breast Star (silver gilt and enamels, maker marked "la royale Rio BRASIL" on the reverse, 73 mm x 76 mm, vertical pinback, reverse cartouche and pinback have been repositioned). Light contact, better than very fine.