| 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 ].
| Ribbons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Grã-Cruz |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Grande-Oficial |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Comendador |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Oficial |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Cavaleiro |
References
- ^ "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Naval Merit". Medals of the World. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Decree Nº 24.659". camara.leg.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 July 1934. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Decree Nº 3.400". Planalto.gov.br (in Portuguese). 3 April 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
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