Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now The medal is chain suspended

The medal is chain suspended from a 22 mm x 40 mm silver hanger

Original naming has been erased and re-engraved

for those who were wounded once or twice by hostile action (including air raids)

the grouping includes a thank you note from Schmidt’s next-of-kin

Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now The medal is chain suspendedIn 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.