Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)

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]

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

Design

Obverse

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]

Reverse

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.

Ribbons
Grand Cross
Grã-Cruz
Grand Officer
Grande-Oficial
Commander
Comendador
Officer
Oficial
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". Planalto.gov.br (in Portuguese). 4 July 1934. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
  3. "Decree Nº 3.400". Planalto.gov.br (in Portuguese). 3 April 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
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