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The Aviation Cross is a Brazilian Air Force medal awarded to aircraft crew members who have carried out wartime missions efficiently. It was established by Decree-Law No. 7,454 of April 10, 1945, amended by Decree-Law No. 8,901 of January 24, 1946, and regulated by Decree No. 20,497 of January 24, 1946.
With regard to combat missions undertaken during World War II, the Aviation Cross with A Ribbon was awarded to crews who participated in the Italian Campaign, and the one with B Ribbon to those who participated in the South Atlantic Campaign.
The honor has different grades, represented by stars corresponding to the number of missions carried out.
Translated from the Portuguese Wikipedia (article), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
