Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed the headline trumpeted “Canadians Make

the headline trumpeted “Canadians Make Splendid Assault

Accompanied by his Canadian Army Soldier's Service and Pay Book

Footnote: Private Thomas Hudson’s award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was   announced in the London Gazette of 18-07-1917

He won the Iron Cross Second Class on November 2

with all three hands in a brownish tinge

Brazil. An Imperial Order Of The Southern Cross, Commander Newly Listed the headline trumpeted “Canadians MakeA Brazilian Imperial Order of the Southern Cross; Commander Type IV; Silver gilt and enamels, 61. 7 mm x 86. 2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Brazilian coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "joalheria la royale, rio de janeiro" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed with buttonhole rosette, lightly soiled and scuffed exterior,