Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive dated to Berlin on 27

dated to Berlin on 27 December 1919

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

number stamped "506" over "Z"

An Honour Ring of Flak Regiment 25 award certificate to Leutnant Werner Scharff

in addition to the loss of the backplate

Brazil, Republic. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Commander Auction Archive dated to Berlin on 27Instituted 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.