Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 Auction Archive A dagger measuring 52 cm

A dagger measuring 52 cm with the scabbard on

with the 5th (Bombay) Mountain Battery

and is held together by dual rivets

marked with a boar's head and maker marked on the obverse of the loop

In stamped metal

Brazil, Federative Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, Commander, C.1950 Auction Archive A dagger measuring 52 cm(Ordem do Mrito Aeronutico). Instituted in 1943. In silver gilt with blue, white, yellow and green enamels, measuring 61. 3 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h), ornate suspension loop, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse centrepiece, without neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Aeronautical Merit was instituted on November 1, 1943 by President Getlio Vargas and was awarded for distinguished service and exceptional contributions