Brazil, Republic. An Order Of Solidarity, Commander To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Auction A Jäger-Bataillon Nr

A Jäger-Bataillon Nr

measuring 70 mm (w) x 97 mm (h))

the obverse centre bears a northwest pointing rifle superimposed over a wreath of oak leaves tied with a ribbon at the bottom

anti-communist and anti-semitic political party with whom he had ties dating back to the previous decade

Above the upper right breast pocket is an officer’s insignia in the form of a forest green wool patch bearing a hand-embroidered

Brazil, Republic. An Order Of Solidarity, Commander To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Auction A Jäger-Bataillon NrIn gilt metal, a red enamelled Maltese cross with small ball finials, the obverse medallion features a blue globe with latitude and longitude with the inscription SOLIDARIEDADE, the reverse is plain with the central medallion featuring the inscription ORDEM DA SOLIDARIEDADE MERITO CULTURAL, the cross is surmounted by a small gilt wreath, measures 37. 0mm (w) x 47. 5mm (h), weighs 15. 5 grams (including ribbon), worn on original silk red, white and