(Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar). Established by the Ministry of War of Portugal in 1863. Type II (1910-1970). In bronze, a circular medal engraving a portrait symbol of the republic on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA (Portuguese Republic), the reverse featuring an engraved angel with the inscription MEDALHA MILITAR COMPORTAMENTO EXEMPLAR 1910, measuring 32.78 mm (w) x 37.16 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ball), light contact, accompanied by original ribbon with rectangular bar, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Exemplary Conduct Medal (Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar) was established by the Ministry of War of Portugal on October 2, 1863. It was created together with the Military Bons Serviços Medal and the Military Valor Medal as an effort to foster loyalty and unity among the Portuguese Army. They were created by Military Organic Decree, and since then they have been called all together as "Military Medal" (Medalha Militar). Originally, the Exemplary Conduct Medal consisted of three grades; Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and Copper Medal. It is awarded to Portuguese military personnel in recognition of exemplary moral conduct, loyalty, and spirit over a long military career.