Brazil – Order of Aeronautical Merit – Commander Grade Badge – No Neck Ribbon – Damaged Enamel
Medal Design:
An impressive Commander Grade badge of the Brazilian Order of Aeronautical Merit (Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico), instituted in 1943 to honor outstanding service and contributions to Brazilian Air Force aviation. The badge features a white enamel Maltese-style cross with blue enamel rays between the arms, centered by the Brazilian Air Force emblem.
Dimensions approx.: 73.45 x 61.75 mm.
For condition details, please refer to the photographs.
Condition:
Missing neck ribbon. Visible enamel damage on several areas of the badge — please check photos for a detailed view. Light signs of age and handling consistent with period.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of Aeronautical Merit is one of Brazil’s most prestigious military honors, awarded to both Brazilian and foreign nationals for distinguished service in the field of aviation. Commander Grade insignia are worn suspended from a neck ribbon and are less commonly encountered than lower classes.
Summary:
Original Commander Grade badge
Dimensions: 73.45 x 61.75 mm
Missing neck ribbon
Enamel damage present (see photos)
Highly collectible Brazilian military order