Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Hovell arriving in England aboard

Hovell arriving in England aboard the S

obverse and reverse are independent of one another

the interior with extensive surface rust

Schöpke served with the Stammkompanie of Pionier-Ersatz-Bataillon 35

The medal is chain suspended from a 22 mm x 40 mm silver hanger

Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Hovell arriving in England aboardIn copper, 34. 7 mm, multiple indentations evident on the obverse, contact marks, fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Emperor Dom Pedro II on March 14, 1855 as a civil decoration, to reward extraordinary acts of and services to humanity, particular with regard to saving life at sea or during shipwreck, fire, pestilence, plague or other natural calamity. Awarded in three classes: 1st Class in Gold, 2nd Class in Silver and 3rd Class in Bronze.