Brazil, Federative Republic. A Cross Of Distinction Of The Brazilian Red Cross Newly Listed shoot and swim

shoot and swim

The recipient is the “Widow Blankenheim” from the town of Kruft

within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OKTOBER 1861”

the lid featuring a rounded hole for the insertion of paper money flanked by a raised inscription of “PAPIER GELD” (“PAPER MONEY”)

the knife bayonet measuring 593 mm in length

Brazil, Federative Republic. A Cross Of Distinction Of The Brazilian Red Cross Newly Listed shoot and swim(Cruz de Distino da Cruz Vermelha Brasileira). Instituted in 1945. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine.