Brazil, Republic. A Second War Brazilian War Cross 1942-1945 Auction A SA Silver Sports Badge

A SA Silver Sports Badge by W

He was serving with the Tribal Class Destroyer HMS Matabele (G 26)

This badge comes from a find at Potsdam

enamel chipping evident on the wreath on both sides and on the reverse lower arm on the DSO

with a dull edge and sharp tip

Brazil, Republic. A Second War Brazilian War Cross 1942-1945 Auction A SA Silver Sports BadgeIn bronze gilt with green, yellow and blue enamels, measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, intact enamels, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 17, 1944 and awarded to military and civilian officers who participated in, or whose work supported, action against the Axis forces. Brazils benign neutrality in the early years of the Second World War included supplying raw materials to the Allies and