Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 Newly Listed issued on 15 November 1940

issued on 15 November 1940 and featuring a handwritten signature of Generaloberst (later Generaldfeldmarschall) Ernst Busch (Pour le Mérite

the tab with eight rows of two holes each for length adjustment

A First Class Faithful Service Cross - First Class - In silvered/gilded bronze

with an etched inscription of “STAND

and Description of Flashes (codes beginning with "F"

Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 Newly Listed issued on 15 November 1940(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