Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose In Gold, Dame’s Star, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity The smock was cut to

The smock was cut to generous proportions

in dark blue threads

with standard buckram backing (a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue)

Order of Hohenzollern with Swords

Brazil, Independent Empire. An Order Of The Rose In Gold, Dame’s Star, C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity The smock was cut to(Imperial Ordem da Rosa). Established in Brazil by Dom Pedro I on October 17, 1829. Of high quality manufacture, an impressive ball tipped enameled white six pointed star in Gold, surrounded by beautifully executed enameled green, white and pink Gold roses and laurels interlaced between arms, obverse centre featuring the cypher of Pedro and Amelia, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed AMOR E FIDELIDAD, mirrored design with reverse centre