Order of Aeronautical Merit (Brazil)
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The Order of Aeronautical Merit 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.
Brazilian Air Force
The Brazilian Air Force is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB was formed when the Army and Navy air branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
, established on 1 November 1943 by President
President of Brazil
The president of Brazil is both the head of state and head of government of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces...
Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Dornelles Vargas served as President of Brazil, first as dictator, from 1930 to 1945, and in a democratically elected term from 1951 until his suicide in 1954. Vargas led Brazil for 18 years, the most for any President, and second in Brazilian history to Emperor Pedro II...
. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to the Brazilian Air Force.