Order of Military Merit (Brazil)
Order of Military Merit | |
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Type | State Order |
Awarded for | Distinguished service to Brazil |
Country | Brazil |
Presented by | Brazilian Army |
Eligibility | Members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies |
Established | 11 July 1934 |
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. 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.
The grades, in descending order, are:
Notable recipients
Notable recipients |
Grand Officer
Grand Officer
Grand Cross
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Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Grand Officer
Grand Officer
Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander