Winter retired as a Brigadier-General in 1921 and died on 21 October 1946
measuring 39 mm x 35 mm
3rd Class for Ten Years' Service (bronze
He drafted laws introducing universal military conscription and extending the Wehrmacht service law to Austria after the 1938 Anschluss
one small chip in the white enamels on the centerpiece ring
Brazil, Republic. A Medal For Humanity, Bronze Grade, C.1860 Archive Winter retired as a Brigadier-GeneralIn copper, 34. 7 mm, multiple indentations evident on the obverse, contact marks, fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Emperor Dom Pedro II on March 14, 1855 as a civil decoration, to reward extraordinary acts of and services to humanity, particular with regard to saving life at sea or during shipwreck, fire, pestilence, plague or other natural calamity. Awarded in three classes: 1st Class in Gold, 2nd Class in Silver and 3rd Class in Bronze.