Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 Auction Archive made up of four battalions

made up of four battalions of army personnel)

surmounted by a gilded eagle with spread wings

1945 and signed in black ink by a Senior Lieutenant and Battalion Leader

with the ribbon measuring a total of 470 mm

Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 Auction Archive made up of four battalions(Ordem do Mrito Aeronutico). Instituted in 1943. In silver gilt with blue, white, yellow and green enamels, measuring 61. 3 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h), ornate suspension loop, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse centrepiece, without neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Aeronautical Merit was instituted on November 1, 1943 by President Getlio Vargas and was awarded for distinguished service and exceptional contributions