Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive located at the lower right

located at the lower right breast

Breast Badge in GOLD end enamels

defeating the Axis offensive

square mark on ring denoting maker marked “L59” for “Alois Rettenmaier

for meritorious services rendered to Venezuela

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive located at the lower rightInstituted November 1 1943. In silver gilt and enamels, multi piece construction, central medallion features propeller arms and a central sword with wings, encircled by a blue ring inscribed AERONAUTICO MERITO, the reverse features Brazilian symbolism, wing suspension, measures 62. 7 mm (w) x 73. 1 mm (h), worn on full length neck ribbon with ties on the ends, medallion is loose and spins, dark patina, in very fine condition.