Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)

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Order of Naval Merit
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Vice Adm. John M. Richardson receives the Brazilian Order of Naval Merit
Type State Order
Awarded forTo those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy
CountryFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Presented by Brazilian Navy
EligibilityNaval military personnel only
StatusActive
Established4 July 1934

The Order of Naval Merit (Portuguese : Ordem do Mérito Naval) is a Brazilian military decoration established on 4 July 1934 by president Getúlio Vargas. [1] [2]

Contents

Design

On the obverse side of the medal is the effigy of the republic, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel, on which is written the words "Naval Merit". [3] On the reverse side, the word "Brasil" is inscribed in the same blue circle. [3] The medal is composed with a red grosgrain ribbon, or chamalotada, with a light blue stripe in the center.

Grades

The five grades are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Chevalier[ dubious ].

Ribbons
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Grand Cross
Grã-Cruz
Order of Naval Merit - Grand Officer (Brazil) - ribbon bar.png
Grand Officer
Grande-Oficial
Order of Naval Merit - Commander (Brazil) - ribbon bar.png
Commander
Comendador
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Officer
Oficial
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Knight
Cavaleiro

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References

  1. "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Naval Merit". Medals of the World. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  2. "Decree Nº 24.659". camara.leg.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 July 1934. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Decree Nº 3.400". Planalto.gov.br (in Portuguese). 3 April 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2014.