Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Constructed of gilded silver with

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

Grand Officer (2nd Class)

1812-1912 Commemorative Medal - Bronze

both edged in golden cello threads

was sent to the Private's father

Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Constructed of gilded silver withIn 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.