Empire of Brazil: Imperial Order of the Southern Cross

Ordem Imperial do Cruzeiro do Sul

Ribbon: Pale blue.

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Instituted: 1 December 1822.
Discontinued: 24 February 1891 (but revived as the National Order of the Southern Cross in 1932)
It continues to be used as a dynastic order by descendants of the Brazilian Imperial Family.

Awarded: To Brazilians and foreigners for services rendered.

Grades: 4 (Grand Cross, Dignitary, Officer, and Knight).

Grand Cross: Badge Grand Cross: Badge, Obverse Grand Cross: Badge, Reverse
Grand Cross: Star Grand Cross: Star, Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Dignitary: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Dignitary: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Officer Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Knight Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse

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