Order of Defence Merit

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Order of Defence Merit
Type State Order
Awarded forRelevant service to Brazilian Military
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Presented by Brazilian Armed Forces
EligibilityMembers of the Brazilian Armed Forces or civilians and foreign armed forces and civilians
Established10 June 2002
BRA OMFA - OMD Cavaleiro BAR.svg
Ribbon bar of the order

The Order of Defence Merit is an award of the Brazilian Military, established on 10 June 2002 by decree No. 4263. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members of the Brazilian Military and the armies of friendly nations as well as civilians, and, less common, to organizations and institutions.

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Grades

The five grades are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.

Ribbons
BRA OMFA - OMD Gra-Cruz BAR.svg Grand Cross
Grã-Cruz		 BRA OMFA - OMD Grande-Oficial BAR.svg Grand Officer
Grande-Oficial		 BRA OMFA - OMD Comendador BAR.svg Commander
Comendador		 BRA OMFA - OMD Oficial BAR.svg Officer
Oficial		 BRA OMFA - OMD Cavaleiro BAR.svg Knight
Cavaleiro

Notable recipients

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ "REQUERIMENTO DE INFORMAÇÃO Nº, DE 2022". Câmara dos Deputados (in Portuguese). 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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