Brazil, Kingdom. An Order of the Rose, Reduced Knight in Gold, c.1860 visually-hidden sterling silver or metal

sterling silver or metal

light soiling present in the white lacquer-finished base and in the fabric overlying the hinged area

With the exception of minor interior soiling consistent with light wear

1902 at Halifax

Brazil, Kingdom. An Order of the Rose, Reduced Knight in Gold, c.1860 visually-hidden sterling silver or metal(Imperial Ordem da Rosa). Established in Brazil by Dom Pedro I on October 17, 1829. Of high quality manufacture, an impressive ball tipped enamelled white six pointed star in Gold, surrounded by beautifully executed enamelled green, white and pink Gold roses and laurels interlaced between arms, obverse centre featuring the cypher of Pedro and Amelia, surrounded by an enamelled blue border inscribed AMOR E FIDELIDAD, mirrored design with reverse centre