The cap band is also flanked with pebbled aluminum buttons
measuring 45 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 15 mm (h)
connecting to a crossguard with a hooked quillon and with an original black leather buffer pad covering the seam
Second Photo: Group of Eleven in a Studio Setting (black and white
The three stars on the obverse are symbolic of the three wounds received by Brigadier Sampaio at the battle of Tuiuti in 1866
Persia, Pahlavi Dynasty. An Order of Homayoun, III Class Commander Auction Archive The cap band is alsoInstituted in 1939. Of French manufacture in silver with red and green enamels and incorporating a beautiful hand painted image of a lion with sun in the background, mounted to a silver six pointed star base, each star point with seven emanating rays, reverse plain, maker marked "800" on the loop, measuring 67. 40 mm (w) x 77. 45 mm (h), the badge suspended from a hanger with an intricately twisted design and loop, on an incorrect full length neck
