Brazil, Kingdom. An Order of the Rose, Reduced Knight in Gold, c.1860 GTRexclude promoting Künzner to the rank

promoting Künzner to the rank of Sergeant

measuring 30 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

surrounded by a ring of red enamels with silver gilt lettering reading “Furchtlos un Trew” (German - Fearless and Loyal)

featuring a retractable lid descending from a functional hinge

Monk was designated "Illegally absent from 2-10-17 (October 2

Brazil, Kingdom. An Order of the Rose, Reduced Knight in Gold, c.1860 GTRexclude promoting Künzner to the rank(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