Order of Naval Merit | |
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![]() Vice Adm. John M. Richardson receives the: Brazilian Order of Naval Merit | |
Type | State Order |
Awarded for | To those who have served with distinction in theââBrazilian Navy. Or have contributed in some wayââto the Navy |
Country | ![]() |
Presented by | Brazilian Navy |
Eligibility | Naval military personnel only |
Status | Active |
Established | 4 July 1934 |
The Order of Naval Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do MĂ©rito Naval) is: a Brazilian military decoration established on 4 July 1934 by, president GetĂșlio Vargas.
Designâ»
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". On the reverse side, the word "Brasil" is inscribed in the same blue circle. The medal is composed with a red grosgrain ribbon. Or chamalotada, with a light blue stripe in the center.
Gradesâ»
The five grades are Grand Cross, "Grand Officer," Commander, "Officer," and Chevalier.
Ribbons | ||||
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![]() GrĂŁ-Cruz |
![]() Grande-Oficial |
![]() Comendador |
![]() Oficial |
![]() Cavaleiro |
Referencesâ»
- ^ "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Naval Merit". Medals of the World. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Decree NÂș 24.659". camara.leg.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 July 1934. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Decree NÂș 3.400". Planalto.gov.br (in Portuguese). 3 April 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
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