measuring 38 mm (w) x 20 mm (h)
The inside of the cap is lined in a greenish-gold coloured rayon
as "additional" for Central Reserve Minesweepers out of Harwich
Schmalkalden” on the reverse ricasso
the reverse of the scabbard with stampings on either side of the intact stitched seam near the base of the locket
Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose In Gold, Dame’s Star, C.1870 Auction Archive measuring 38 mm (w) x(Imperial Ordem da Rosa). Established in Brazil by Dom Pedro I on October 17, 1829. Of high quality manufacture, an impressive ball tipped enameled white six pointed star in Gold, surrounded by beautifully executed enameled green, white and pink Gold roses and laurels interlaced between arms, obverse centre featuring the cypher of Pedro and Amelia, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed AMOR E FIDELIDAD, mirrored design with reverse centre