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Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

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Status
  
Currently constituted

Grand Master
  
President of Colombia

Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

Awarded for
  
Exceptional military service to Colombia

Grand Chancellor
  
Minister of National Defence

Grades
  
Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion

Next (higher)
  
Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"

The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla (Spanish: Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla") is an order granted by Colombia, established by Decree 2409 of 8 July 1947. The order is awarded to Colombian Navy personnel to recognize acts of valor, heroic actions, outstanding and distinguished professional service, and exemplary discipline and fellowship of personnel.

Grades

The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla is awarded in the following grades:

  • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
  • Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
  • Commander (Comendador)
  • Officer (Oficial)
  • Knight (Caballero)
  • Companion (Compañero)

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