| 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 |
 Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of Aeronautical Merit (Portuguese language: 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]
Notable recipients[]
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grand Cross (August 5, 1946)[2]
- Michael E. Ryan
- Donald A. Quarles
- Stéphane Abrial
- Jacques Paul Klein
References[]
- ↑ Robertson, Megan C. (14 July 2007). "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Aeronautical Merit". Medals of the World. http://www.medals.org.uk/brazil/fr-brazil/fr-brazil006.htm. Retrieved 2011-09-20.
- ↑ "USA and Foreign Decorations of Dwight D Eisenhower". Dwight D Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. National Archives and Records Administration (United States Government). http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/all_about_ike/awards_medals.html. Retrieved 6 December 2012. "Brazil: Order of Aeronautical Merit, Grand Cross (August 5, 1946)"
The original article can be found at Order of Aeronautical Merit (Brazil) and the edit history here.
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