Medal for Humaitá, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.BRA.0123.102.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Brazil
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: A ESQUADRA BRAZILEIRA FORÇA O PASSO DE HUMAITÁ XIX DE FEVEREIRO DE MDCCCLXVIII Rev: AOS DA PASSAGEM DE HUMAITA
  • Size
    35mm

History


Established by Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1868, the Medal for Humaitá was awarded to Brazilian military personnel who opened up the passage of the Paraná River, defeating Paraguayan forces during the War of the Triple Alliance (1865-1870).

The Medal was awarded with three classes according to the rank of the recipient. The Gold Medal was awarded to Generals, Silver Medal was conferred upon Officers, and the Bronze Medal was granted to enlisted men.

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