Brazil, Federative Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive There is a short strap

There is a short strap with a reinforced button hole sewn in place near the collar opening on the right side

reigning from 1934 to 1945

however with a printed note underneath "in Bronze" stating that "clasp should be worn with arrow pointing down"

but likely maker is Scheid

The document is dated to December 17

Brazil, Federative Republic. A National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Cross Set Auction Archive There is a short strap(Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul). Instituted in 1932. A Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt featuring a five armed white enamel star, with green enameled laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt profile with blue enamel surround, reverse centre with blue enamel feild with white stars and motto surround, measuring 73. 3 mm (w) x 103. 6 mm (h inclusive of laurel suspension and integral ring), on light blue original sash, with