Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 GTRexclude stitched onto the bar backwards

stitched onto the bar backwards but otherwise in extremely fine condition

surrounded by a ring of blue enamel with a gilt inscription of “IN FIDE SALUS” (“IN FAITH IS THE SALVATION”)

near extremely fine (interior untouched)

incorporated into the Belgian system in 1908

Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 GTRexclude stitched onto the bar backwards(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