Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with maroon ribbon shoulder strap

with maroon ribbon shoulder strap added to the pinback

dated 27 January 1939

Hardshelled case with gold coloured coat-of-arms of Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) on the lid

who were a cavalry unit mainly used for communications

10 mm (w) x 62

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with maroon ribbon shoulder strapInstituted 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.