Commander’s badge of the Imperial Order of the Southern Cross with original neck ribbon.
Country: Brazil
Decoration: Imperial Order of the Southern Cross (Ordem Imperial do Cruzeiro do Sul)
Class: Commander
Period: Imperial Brazil (pre-1889 design)
Suspension: Neck badge with laurel wreath suspension
Ribbon: Original blue neck ribbon, as shown
Dimensions approx.: 89.94 mm including wreath × 63.25 mm
Construction: Enamelled multi-part badge
Medal Design: For condition, please refer to the pictures; all dimensions are approximate.
Condition:
Used condition. The badge shows age-appropriate wear and patina. Enamel is generally well preserved with minor surface wear visible on close inspection. The ribbon shows handling wear consistent with age. Please carefully review all photographs for exact condition details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Imperial Order of the Southern Cross was the highest order of chivalry of the Empire of Brazil, awarded for distinguished civil and diplomatic service. The Commander class represents a senior grade within the order and was typically awarded to high-ranking officials, diplomats, and foreign dignitaries. Pieces from the Imperial period are highly collectible due to their historical importance and limited survival after the fall of the Brazilian monarchy in 1889.
Summary:
Original Commander class badge of the Imperial Order of the Southern Cross, complete with neck ribbon. A desirable and historically important decoration from Imperial Brazil, suitable for advanced collectors of orders, decorations, and Latin American or imperial-era medals.
Please refer to the pictures for full details, condition, and authenticity indicators.