Order of Military Merit | |
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![]() Grand officer insignia | |
Type | State Order |
Awarded for | Distinguished service to Brazil[1] |
Country | ![]() |
Presented by | Brazilian Army |
Eligibility | Members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies[1] |
Established | 11 July 1934 |
![]() Ribbon bar of the order |
The Order of Military Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Militar) is an award of the Brazilian Army, established on 11 July 1934 by President Getúlio Vargas.[2] 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.[1]
The grades, in descending order, are:[1]
Notable recipients |