Brazil, Republic. An Order Of Rio Branco, Commander, C.1965 Archive In any case his labour

In any case his labour service passed without incident

He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 15

for his researches in Zoology

and the enemy force made good its retreat

Quality of this badge would suggest WWII period of manufacture

Brazil, Republic. An Order Of Rio Branco, Commander, C.1965 Archive In any case his labourThe Brazilian Order of Rio Branco; Commander Silver gilt and enamels, 62 mm x 68. 3 mm, on full length neck ribbon, light gilt wear on the centrepieces, cracking and chipping on three obverse arms, near fine. Accompanied by its 9. 5 mm rosette on silver bullion ribbon bar with push pin point, in its hardshelled case of issue, image of the order on the lid, maker marked "H. Stern BRASIL" on the inside white satin lid, navy blue velvet medal bed,