The medallion is in silver, 38.0 mm in height (incl. eyelet) x 34.0 mm in width, weighs 12.0 g. Suspended on its original ribbon with a silver clasp featuring two silver stars for twenty years of service in the Brazilian military. The reverse is inscribed with the name and date of the decree which instituted this medal, to be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in recognition of their distinguished service during active duty.

All the components of the medal are in excellent condition, with no wear or damage of any kind visible to the naked eye except for insignificant traces of soldering at the suspension ring.