Brazil, Republic. An Honorary Citizen of Caxia do Sul Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of scratches evident on the reverse

scratches evident on the reverse

Defender of the Faith)

the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around a winged staff

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issued to Wilhelm Ordelheide in Münster

Brazil, Republic. An Honorary Citizen of Caxia do Sul Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of scratches evident on the reverseIn silver and Gold, a die stamped breast star with clusters of five smooth rays separated by one short wavy ray, the large center medallion in Gold bears the inscription CIDADAO HONORARIO CAXIAS DO SUL with silver crown at 12 oclock, the medallion encircled by a wreath and ring of red enamel, the reverse bears a single vertical, central screwpost adhering the medallion to the obverse, measures 74. 93 mm (w) x 74. 45 mm (h), weighs 38. 5 grams, very