Brazilian Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Brazil
• Award: Military Long Service Medal
• Class: 10 Years Service
• Established by decree: 15 November 1901
• Type: Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
• Ribbon: Green with central yellow stripe, original
• Ribbon device: Single star device representing 10 years of service
• Material: Bronze
• Suspension: Ring suspension
• Dimensions: approx. 37.11 × 33.31 mm
Medal Design:
Five-pointed star surrounded by a laurel wreath, suspended from a ring. The obverse features a central circular emblem with stars. The reverse bears the inscription “DECRETO DE 15 DE NOVEMBRO DE 1901”, referring to the decree that established the Brazilian military long service award system.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Very good overall condition with natural age patina. Details to the star and laurel wreath remain sharp. The original ribbon is present and shows light wear consistent with age and service use.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Brazilian Military Long Service Medal was awarded to members of the Brazilian Armed Forces in recognition of long, faithful, and disciplined service.
This example represents the 10 years service class, clearly indicated by the single star device on the ribbon.
The date 15 November 1901 refers to the founding decree of the award and does not indicate the year of manufacture, as medals of this type were issued for many decades.
Summary:
Original Brazilian Military Long Service Medal for 10 Years Service, complete with original ribbon and star device. A solid and historically interesting long service decoration, well suited for collectors of Brazilian and South American military medals.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.