Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Republic of 66 mm x 139 mm)

66 mm x 139 mm)

He was promoted to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal)

qualifying him for the Egypt Medal with Suakin clasp

and was awarded the Iron Cross II Class on 5 May 1945

Fabricated from black wool on the exterior

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Republic of 66 mm x 139 mm)Instituted 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.