Aeronautical Merit Star, II Class Star

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SKU: 02.MEX.0215.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Image courtesy of “Condecoraciones mexicanas y su Historia” by Carlos Perez-Maldonado

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Estimated market value:

$150 USD

Attributes

Country

Mexico
Composition

Silvered/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: MERITO AERONAUTICO. Rev: CREADA POR DECRETO DEL 28 SEP DE 1929
Size

40mm
Image Licensing

This image/illustration is attributed to “Condecoraciones mexicanas y su Historia”, Carlos Perez-Maldonado, published by "Impresora Monterrey S.A." in 1942 in Monterrey, México. This image has been cropped. This resource is in the public domain in all countries.

History

The Aeronautical Merit Star (Estrella del Mérito Aeronático) was created in Mexico on September 28, 1929. It was founded to reward air forced personnel in recognition of meritorious service during the performance of their duties.

This was the first medal that Mexico approved for the Air Force.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates "Aeronautical Merit 1 [2, 3] Class"and a reverse inscription that translates "Created y Decree September 28, 1929."

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