Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Grand Officer (2nd Class)

Grand Officer (2nd Class)

He was also present at the Capture of Paris

where he was admitted to Cambridge Hospital at Aldershot on October 5th

Constructed of gilded silver with a content mark of “900”

and quickly saw action

Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Grand Officer (2nd Class)In copper, 34. 7 mm, multiple indentations evident on the obverse, contact marks, fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Emperor Dom Pedro II on March 14, 1855 as a civil decoration, to reward extraordinary acts of and services to humanity, particular with regard to saving life at sea or during shipwreck, fire, pestilence, plague or other natural calamity. Awarded in three classes: 1st Class in Gold, 2nd Class in Silver and 3rd Class in Bronze.