Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”)

slightly soiled from wear and storage

2) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2

(Kriegsverdienstmedaillen)

This was the reason why Schmidt changed units again and was placed in the Genesenden (Convalescent) Company between October 1942 and the end of January 1943

Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a raisedType II (1932 ). In Silver gilt, a five armed white enamel cross with ball finials, a half oak leaf, half laurel wreath between the arms of the cross, obverse medallion presents a blue enamel field with five white enamel stars, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed BENEMERENTUM PRAEMIUM, the reverse presents a silver gilt female left facing bust, surrounded by a blue enamel surround inscribed REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS BRASIL, surmounted by a