Brazil, Federative Republic. A Military Long Service Medal, I Class For Thirty Years' Service Newly Listed great parents (from his father’s

great parents (from his father’s and mother’s side)

15 August 1940) in his capacity as commander of XXXVIII Army Corps

There is an officer's SS eagle insignia sewn in place on the left shoulder

1918 with "Synovitis" in his right knee (a condition where the synovial membrane

and is fully encompassed by a multi-piece black rayon liner

Brazil, Federative Republic. A Military Long Service Medal, I Class For Thirty Years' Service Newly Listed great parents (from his father’s(Medalha Militar). Instituted in 1901. In bronze gilt, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 32. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, traces of gilt remains, very light contact, original ribbon, accompanied by its 35. 8 mm (w) x 11. 7 mm ribbon bar with one star, the ribbon housed within a rectangular bronze gilt frame, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Long Service Medal was instituted on November 15, 1901 and awarded in three Grades: I Class for