Order of the Southern Cross

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Elizabeth II during a state banquet at Buckingham palace wearing the Grand Collar and star(Foto: Ricardo Stuckert/PR, 2006)
Elizabeth II during a state banquet at Buckingham palace wearing the Grand Collar and star
(Foto: Ricardo Stuckert/PR, 2006)

The Order of the Southern Cross was originally known as the Imperial Order of the Southern Cross and awarded to officers, NCOs and men of the Brazilian Imperial Army and Navy during the war against Paraguay (1865-1870), called War of the Triple Alliance (Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay against Paraguay). This order was certainly awarded to some members of allied armies. Founded on December 1, 1822 by Emperor Peter I of Brazil (IV of Portugal), but abolished by decree of February 24, 1891. Re-established by President Getúlio Vargas on December 5, 1932.

Comes is six classes:

  • Grand Collar
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Official
  • Commander Official
  • Knight

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