Country Brazil Status Active | Type State Order Established 4 July 1934 | |
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Eligibility Naval military personnel only Awarded for To those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy | ||
The Order of Naval Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Naval) is a Brazilian military decoration established on 4 July 1934 by president Getúlio Vargas.
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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".
Reverse
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.
Grades
The five grades are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Chevalier.
References
Order of Naval Merit (Brazil) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA