Brazil, Federative Republic. A National Order of Merit, Silver Grade Medal
(Ordem Nacional do Mérito). Instituted in 1946. In silver, measuring 34.3 mm (w) x 36.8 mm (h), bruised, pitted, contact marks, original ribbon with pinback, very fine.
Footnote: The National Order of Merit was instituted on September 4, 1946 by President Eurico Gaspar Dutra. It is awarded for extraordinary achievement worthy of national recognition, in six grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight and Silver Grade Medal.

