Brazil, Federative Republic. A Military Long Service Medal, I Class For Thirty Years' Service Archive belt loop on the reverse

belt loop on the reverse

(Gamaschen)

Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers (red embroidered lettering on black felt

Private First Class

Brazil, Federative Republic. A Military Long Service Medal, I Class For Thirty Years' Service Archive belt loop on the reverse(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