Bronze 45x29 mm.; With original ribbon; original name: Medalha do Pacificador; The medal was instituted by Decree 34918 on 9 January 1954 and is intended to reward those who, by their attitude, dedication and professional ability, raise the prestige and reputation of the Brazilian Armed Forces with the armed forces of other nations, to those who contribute to the consolidation and amicable relations between the Armed Forces and the nation and to those civilians who render particular service to the Armed Forces. Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias (1803-1880) was the most prominent and influential Brazilian military leader. He led Brazilian forces to victory against Argentinian expansion in 1852 and was again victorious commanding the forces of the Triple Alliance in the war against Paraguay in the 1860s.; Condition-I