Brazil, Federative Republic. A War Medal For The Second World War Auction Hessen Lion 1933 Stickpin (silvered

Hessen Lion 1933 Stickpin (silvered bronze with red

Upon the ceasing of hostilities in the European theatre

on November 18

while being towed from Oahu

Brazil, Federative Republic. A War Medal For The Second World War Auction Hessen Lion 1933 Stickpin (silvered(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.