Brazil, Empire. An Imperial Order Of St. Benedict Of Avis In Gold, Knight C.1823 Auction measuring 190 mm x 240

measuring 190 mm x 240 mm x 110 mm

flanked by gold-coloured bullion wire in a thatched pattern on either side

taking part in the liberation of St

a wreath in Victory's left hand and a olive branch in her right hand

The future career in the torpedo weapon led to positions in the torpedo department at Stockholm naval station

Brazil, Empire. An Imperial Order Of St. Benedict Of Avis In Gold, Knight C.1823 Auction measuring 190 mm x 240(Ordem Imperial de Sao Bento de Avis). Instituted 1823. Type I, 1823 1843 issue. Likely manufactured and awarded the year of institution as a Religious order, using the traditional Portuguese crown; In Gold, a superb five armed enameled white cross with ball finials, obverse centre in Gold exhibiting enameled green florid cross on a white enameled background, surmounted by a red enameled Heart of Christ (denoting the orders religious foundation) on