Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now He was also present at

He was also present at the Capture of Paris

with a gun shot wound to his left shoulder

metal loops affixed at either end and housing its original 20 mm wide three-piece Army green headband strap

and the Division Commander takes great pleasure in publishing to the command this evidence of appreciation

both edged in golden cello threads

Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now He was also present atIn 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.