Brazil, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer Set in Case, c.1975 Newly Listed 1936 and bears the signature

1936 and bears the signature of the Colonel and Regimental Commander of the 22nd Infantry Division

the insignia bearing a Royal monogram in the centre surrounded by a garter inscribed "PRO ARIS ET FOCIS"

center medallion in GOLD and enamels

with fold-down side and back panels attached to the cap on the left and right side via black threading

There are two additional open-slit welp pockets at waist height

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Officer Set in Case, c.1975 Newly Listed 1936 and bears the signature(Ordem do Mrito Militar). Instituted June 11, 1934. A Neck badge, in silver gilt, featuring white enamelled arms and a central gilt medallion encircled in a green ring inscribed MERITO MILITAR, the reverse medallion is enamelled with inscription REPUBLICA DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DO BRASIL 1934, measures 55 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), worn on the original neck ribbon with velcro closure, enamels intact, very fine. The star of order, in silver and silver gilt, an