Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive Air Group 15 destroyed more

Air Group 15 destroyed more enemy planes (315 airborne and 348 on the ground) and sank more enemy shipping than any other Air Group in the Pacific War

soiling present on the off-white felt on the raised platform

dated to Berlin on 27 December 1919

This item is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from G S Laboratories

First Class by R

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive Air Group 15 destroyed moreInstituted 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.