Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" | |
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Awarded by Colombia | |
Awarded for | Exceptional military service to Colombia |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grand Master | President of Colombia |
Grand Chancellor | Minister of National Defence |
Grades | Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"[1] |
Next (lower) | Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico"[1] |
Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order |
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.[2]
The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla is awarded in the following grades:
Ribbon bars of the Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla | |||||
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Grand Cross |
Grand Officer |
Commander | |||
Officer |
Knight |
Companion |