Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Newly Listed 5 mm (h) original ribbon

5 mm (h) original ribbon with dual-prong pinback)

5 mm (h) x 79 mm (h)

Hester was a common speaker at peace rallies in the 1960s and authored many opinion and editorial pieces

constructed of silvered war alloy and silver gilt and green enamels

Brazil. A National Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Officer’s Cross, C. 1950 Newly Listed 5 mm (h) original ribbonType II (1932). In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a blue enamelled field with five white enamelled stars, surrounded by a darker blue enamelled ring inscribed BENEMERENTIUM PRAEMIUM, reverse presents a single pin suspension, maker marked LEMAITRE A PARIS on reverse, measures 74. 5mm (w) x 70. 91mm (h), measures 64. 2 grams ball finial