Order of Aeronautical Merit (Brazil)

Order of Aeronautical Merit
Awarded by Brazilian Air Force
Country  Brazil
Type State Order
Awarded for Distinguished service and exceptional contributions to the Brazilian Air Force.
Statistics
Established 1 November 1943

The Order of Aeronautical Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico) is an award of the Brazilian Air Force, established on 1 November 1943 by President Getúlio Vargas. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to the Brazilian Air Force.[1]

Grades

The order is awarded in the following grades:[2]

Notable recipients

References

  1. Robertson, Megan C. (14 July 2007). "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Aeronautical Merit". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
  2. "DECRETO No 3.446, DE 4 DE MAIO DE 2000. Aprova o Regulamento da Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico e dá outras providências.". Palácio do Planalto (in Portuguese). Presidência da República Casa Civil Subchefia para Assuntos Jurídicos. Retrieved 17 January 2015. horizontal tab character in |title= at position 41 (help)
  3. "USA and Foreign Decorations of Dwight D Eisenhower". Dwight D Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. National Archives and Records Administration (United States Government). Retrieved 6 December 2012. Brazil: Order of Aeronautical Merit, Grand Cross (August 5, 1946)
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