Brazil, Kingdom. An Order Of Rio Branco, Grand Officer Breast Star By H. Stern Hold In October of 1942 the

In October of 1942 the sole squadron of the Minensuchgruppe was extended to six squadrons and a staff

Kent on October 4th and discharged six days later

Ludenscheid) insignia and marked with a "36" inside a circle on the reverse

with a nickel silver oval wreath with laurel wreaths towards the left side and oak leaves towards the right side

with 3 white enameled plum blossoms in each star quadrant

Brazil, Kingdom. An Order Of Rio Branco, Grand Officer Breast Star By H. Stern Hold In October of 1942 theOrdem do Rio Blanco. Instituted February 14, 1962. A lovely decoration consisting of an eight point silver star with clusters of smooth rays, superimposed on the obverse is the white enamelled Maltese cross with the obverse medallion presenting a silver gilt globe with a diagonal plain sash, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed VBIQVE PATRIAE MEMOR, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly with a makers mark for H. Stern, base is