Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 GTRexclude surrounded by a ring of

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

one marked “Otwis Plastik” on the reverse

Consisting of an oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered bronze

with white and blue embroidery forming the Slovakian shield on its chest

Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 GTRexclude surrounded by a ring of(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