Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 certificate_of_authenticity On October 21st

On October 21st

Navy Uniform Regulations removed the Dirigible/Balloon Pilot Insignia from the authorized list of aviation breast insignia

blackened bronze with a silvered centrepiece

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

The Battalion sailed September 27

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose, Grand Dignitary Star, C.1878 certificate_of_authenticity On October 21stA 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,