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Established in 1822 by Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil, the National Order of the Southern Cross was given to foreign nationals “as a token of gratitude and recognition for those who have rendered significant service to the Brazilian nation." It consists of an enameled 5-pointed Maltese cross. The obverse has “REPUBLICA ESTADOS UNIDOS BRASIL.” The reverse has five stars and “BENEMENTIUM PRAEMIUS.” This example was given to Chevalier L. Jackson (1865-1958), inventor of the bronchoscope, probably in 1935. The simple blue ribbon indicates a Knight, or lowest level.

Associated Name: Jackson, Chevalier

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Medicine

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Credit Line: Chevalier Jackson Collection, from Ms. Joan Bugby

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.300428.348Accession Number: 300428Catalog Number: 300428.348.01

Object Name: Casemedal casecommemorative itemmedalOther Terms: Case; Medals; Commemorative and Association

Physical Description: leather (case material)wood(?) (case material)fabric, silk (overall material)metal (overall material)green (overall color)white (overall color)gold (case color)enamel (medal material)chartreuse (medal color)blue, sky (overall color)blue, royal (overall color)blue, ice (overall color)Measurements: case: 2.7 cm x 6.6 cm x 12.6 cm; 1 1/16 in x 2 19/32 in x 4 31/32 inmedal: 1.1 cm x 11.8 cm x 4.3 cm; 7/16 in x 4 21/32 in x 1 11/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-0fcd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1066871

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