United States. An Army Air Force China-Burma-India (Cbi) Theater-Made Bracelet, 1943 United Republic of credited with having served overseas

credited with having served overseas in action against the enemy

the obverse presenting the badge of the order beneath of the inscription MERITO MILITAR (Military Merit)

mainly to avoid captivity by the Russians

20 mm x 27 mm

Instituted 31 December 1936

United States. An Army Air Force China-Burma-India (Cbi) Theater-Made Bracelet, 1943 United Republic of credited with having served overseasTwo piece construction, oval shaped, silver with red, white and blue enameled shield, affixed to a silver base, obverse illustrating the China Burma India Theater (CBI) shield, impressed "CHINA" at the left, "BURMA" below, "INDIA" at the right and "1943" above, with intricately engraved borders and designs, reverse marked "VAK", measuring 44 mm (w) x 30. 2 mm (h), dark patina, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the shield, missing its loops on