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Collection	Frontier Army Museum
Object Name/Title	Brazil Service Medal.
Keyword	Brazil service medal; World War II; WWII; General Truscott, Lucian K. Jr.
Historical Period	World War II (1939 - 1945)
Date of Manufacture	Circa 1945
Physical description	82.4.25 Medal, obverse is four-armed Maltese cross, each arm yellow enamel with green enamel border and delineated with gilded metal. Between arms of cross on right are two sprays of oak leaves; on left are two sprays of laurel. Cross center is disc of gilded metal with blue enamel finish with inscription around perimeter and five stars at center. Planchet obverse is of gilded metal bears inscription at center (date is that of Brazil's declaration of war on the Axis powers). Hook at medal top reverse provides ribbon attachment. Ribbon is of yellow silk, bordered green, and is affixed to uniform by means of parallel steel pins. 82.4.25A: Presentation issue box is rectangular, constructed of wood, covered with mottled green painted cloth. Lid bears arms of Brazil and inscription in gold paint. Box is lined with ivory and blue silk (or similar synthetic) and has brass hinges and lid closure.
Nationality	Brazilian
Markings	On obverse:"ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASLMEDALHA/DE/GUERRA/22-VIII/1942" A)MARKED:"EXERCITO DO BRAZIL"
Primary Material	Bronze; Steel; Silk Cloth
Color/Finish	Yellow Metal; Yellow; Green; Blue
Weight	1 oz
Dimensions	1.5" x 2.75"
Associated Object History	Instituted in 1944, the Medalha De Guerra was awarded to soldiers of the Army Of Brazil, as well as her allies, for service in World War II. The medal was awarded to General Lucian King Truscott, Jr. This award likely dates from his later Command.
Associated Person	Truscott, Lucian K. Jr.
Catalog Number	LEAV 82.004.025A
Central Control Number	79715
Repository	Frontier Army Museum 100 Reynolds Avenue, Fort Leavenworth KS 66027 913-684-3186
Release statement	Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Library	Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library
Language	Eng