Brazil, Federative Republic. A War Cross for the Second World War 1942-1945

(Medalha de Guerra). Instituted in 1944. Two-piece construction, silver gilt with blue, yellow and green enamels, measuring 37.8 mm (w) x 40.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, frayed original ribbon sewn in place to a bar hanger, accompanied by its 34.5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with dual prong attachments, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on August 17, 1944 and awarded for distinguished services in support of the war effort during the Second World War.