Grand Cross Set of the Order. Sash Badge, 80x52 mm., with white enameled points with ball-finials, flanked by groups of three polychrome enameled roses, resting on green enameled leaves, centre medallion of polished gold with applied, chiseled Imperial monogram, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “AMOR E FIDELIDADE” and a stylized bow, reverse centre medallion also in gold, but chiseled with a “beaming” pattern, bearing the date of foundation of the Order in gold numerals, within blue enameled outer circlet bearing the names of the Imperial couple “PEDRO E AMELIA” and a bow, similarly to the obverse, upper, hinged Imperial crown with finely chiseled details, round suspension ring and original, silk sash with cockade and button. Breast Star, 67x53 mm., GOLD, with the enameled order’s badge resting on a round base chiseled with a beaming pattern, the tips, slightly protruding off the enameled “roses”, the upper point with the Brazilian Imperial crown, also with chiseled details, polished reverse, with golden, vertical pin, the whole in the original, bordeaux-red velvet case, with pearl-white, fitted inner compartment, the lid, with gold embossed Imperial monogram “P.II.”.
A beautiful, extremely rare set in the finest Brazilian jeweler’s quality, excellent condition. I RR!