A Royal Air Force (Raf) Aircrew Observer Brevet GTRexclude Andrés Avelino Cáceres Dorregaray 1833-1923

Andrés Avelino Cáceres Dorregaray 1833-1923 became a national hero in his native Peru leading the resistance to Chilean occupation during the War of the Pacific

the illustration and poem enclosed in an ornate border

the squadron crossed the Atlantic and settled in Dartmouth

the latter with the first initial corrected: a "D" engraved over an "E"

overall better than very fine condition Footnote: advocates “Seid Deutsch Wie Er - Schlageter - 26

A Royal Air Force (Raf) Aircrew Observer Brevet GTRexclude Andrés Avelino Cáceres Dorregaray 1833-1923White embroidery on a black wool base, padded, green cotton backer, 29 mm x 85 mm, glue residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, lightly soiled, very fine.