Brazil, Republic. A Second War Brazilian War Cross 1942-1945 Buy Now his mother had passed away

his mother had passed away

a War Merit Cross 2nd Class

He had a twin brother

this cross has a hand scratched inscription on the center reverse which reads: Lt

Brazil, Republic. A Second War Brazilian War Cross 1942-1945 Buy Now his mother had passed awayIn bronze gilt with green, yellow and blue enamels, measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, intact enamels, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 17, 1944 and awarded to military and civilian officers who participated in, or whose work supported, action against the Axis forces. Brazils benign neutrality in the early years of the Second World War included supplying raw materials to the Allies and