Honra ao Mérito Aviation Commemorative Medal
Key Information:
• Country: Brazil
• State: Minas Gerais
• Medal: Santos Dumont Honra ao Mérito
• Commemorated period: 1906–1956
• Year of issue: circa 1956
• Material: bronze
• Dimensions: approx. 33.24 x 24.92 mm
• Ribbon: original blue ribbon
• Suspension: original pinback suspension
Medal Design:
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
The obverse features the portrait of Alberto Santos Dumont, with the inscriptions:
ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS
SANTOS DUMONT
PAI DA AVIAÇÃO
The reverse bears the inscription:
MEDALHA SANTOS DUMONT
1906 – 1956
HONRA AO MÉRITO
English translation:
Santos Dumont Medal 1906–1956 – Honor to Merit.
Condition:
Original medal in good vintage condition with even age-related patina.
Ribbon present, showing wear and light creasing consistent with age.
Pinback suspension intact and functional.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued by the state of Minas Gerais to honor the legacy of Alberto Santos Dumont, one of the pioneers of aviation and a national hero of Brazil.
The medal commemorates the period 1906–1956, marking 50 years since Santos Dumont’s historic aviation achievements, and was awarded for merit and contribution related to aviation, public service, or commemorative recognition.
Brazilian aviation-related medals are highly collectible due to their strong historical context and association with early flight history.
Summary:
Brazilian Minas Gerais Santos Dumont Medal, Honra ao Mérito, commemorating the years 1906–1956. Complete with original ribbon and pinback suspension. A historically significant piece connected to the early history of aviation.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.