Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive The throat is retained by

The throat is retained by two side screws

square mark on ring denoting maker marked “L59” for “Alois Rettenmaier

consisting of 1) A War Merit Cross Second Class ribbon with the swords missing

1916 and 2438 of September 15

for meritorious services rendered to Venezuela

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive The throat is retained byInstituted 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.