Established 11 June 1943 | Type State Order | |
Awarded for Distinguished service to Brazil |
The Order of Military Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Militar) is an award of the Brazilian Army, established on 11 June 1943 by President Getúlio Vargas. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members the Brazilian Army and the armies of friendly nations.
The grades, in descending order, are:
Notable recipients
References
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