| Order of Military Merit | |
|---|---|
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| Type | State Order |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service to Brazil[1] |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Presented by | Brazilian Army |
| Eligibility | Members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies[1] |
| Established | 11 July 1934 |
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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]
Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
- ^ a b c d Robertson, Megan C. (5 July 2007). "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Military Merit". Medals of the World. Retrieved 2012-12-06.
- ^ "Decreto-Lei n.° 24660 de 11 de julho de 1934" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 1934-07-16. Retrieved 2022-12-12.