Brazil, Federative Republic. A War Medal For The Second World War Auction Upon the ceasing of hostilities

Upon the ceasing of hostilities in the European theatre

The grenade exploded

which was the 10th and 11th Armies

on November 18

The clasp offered here is a prime example of this published type

Brazil, Federative Republic. A War Medal For The Second World War Auction Upon the ceasing of hostilities(Medalha de Guerra). Instituted in 1944. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue, green and yellow enamels, measuring 38 mm in diameter, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Medal was instituted on August 17, 1944 and awarded for distinguished services in support of the war effort.