Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)

Order of Naval Merit
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 the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy
Country	Brazil
Presented by	Brazilian Navy
Eligibility	Naval military personnel only
Status	Active
Established	4 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]

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 – discuss].

Ribbons
Grand Cross Grã-Cruz	Grand Officer Grande-Oficial	Commander Comendador	Officer Oficial	Knight Cavaleiro

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. "Decree Nº 3.400". Planalto.gov.br (in Portuguese). 3 April 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2014.