Portugal, Republic. An Exemplary Conduct Bronze Medal, By Sergio C.1910

(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 bust of the symbol of the republic on the obverse, encircled by the inscription REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 1910 (Portuguese Republic), as well as by a laurel wreath, the reverse featuring central inscription COMPORTAMENTO EXEMPLAR, circumscribed the inscription MEDALHA MILITAR, as well as by two tied laurel branches on the outsider border, engraver's mark SERGIO, measuring 34.68 mm (w) x 37.21 mm (h - inclusive of the screw loop suspension), light contact, accompanied by replacement ribbon with rectangular bar, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Exemplary Conduct Medal 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.