Order of the Rose, Grand Dignitary Breast Star

SKU: 01.BRA.000129.105.01

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  • Grand Dignitary Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Dignitary Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Dignitary Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Dignitary Breast Star Reverse
  • Grand Dignitary Breast Star Details (silver gilt, gold)

Attributes

  • country
    Brazil
  • date of institution
    October 17, 1829
  • remarks
    The dimensions of the breast stars correspond to the grade of the award. The Grand Cross Breast Star has an average diameter of about 75 to 80 mm; the Grand Dignitary Breast Star has an average diameter of about 70 to 74 mm; Dignitary has an average diameter of about 66 to 70 mm; the Commander Breast Star has an average diameter of about 55 to 59 mm; and the Officer Breast Star has an average diameter of about 52 to 54 mm. Only the Grand Cross, Grand Dignitary, Commander, and Knight badges feature a Brazilian Imperial crown. The manufacturers include, but are not limited to, Wolfers, Brussels, da Costa, Lisbon, Lemaitre, Paris, Resse, Rio de Janeiro, Rothe, Vienna.

History


The Imperial Order of the Rose (Imperial Ordem da Rosa) was established in Brazil by Dom Pedro I on October 17, 1829, to commemorate his second marriage with Princess Amélie of Leuchtenberg on August 2, 1829.

The Order was awarded to civilians, and military personnel, either Brazilians or foreigners, who distinguished themselves by their fidelity to the Emperor and by services rendered to the state.

The grades of the Order were Grand Cross, Grand Dignitary, Dignitary, Commander, Officer, and Knight. The Grand Cross was limited to sixteen bestows (eight Permanent Grand Crosses and eight Honorary Grand Crosses); the Grand Dignitary was limited to sixteen bestows; the Dignitary was limited to thirty-two, while Commander, Officer and Knight were unlimited.

The Order was rescinded by decree of General Manoel Deodoro da Fonseca on March 22, 1890. Since then, it has been identified as a House Order.

The insignia's designer was Eugène Hubert De La Michellerie. His original designs are in the Imperial Museum of Petrópolis.

This became the most popular of Pedro I’s orders.

The Grand Cross, Grand Dignitary, Commander, and Knight feature a Brazilian Imperial crown.

The Grand Cross may be awarded with the Collar for Permanent members, and with the sash ribbon for Honorary members.

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  • Price

    $1500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: AMOR E FIDELIDADE

  • Size

    66-72mm

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  • Price

    $2000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: AMOR E FIDELIDADE

  • Size

    66-72mm

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