Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)

Order of Naval Merit
Vice Adm. John M. Richardson receives the Brazilian Order of Naval Merit
TypeState Order
Awarded forTo those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy
Country Brazil
Presented byBrazilian Navy
EligibilityNaval military personnel only
StatusActive
Established4 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]

  1. ^ "The Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Naval Merit". Medals of the World. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Decree Nº 24.659". camara.leg.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 July 1934. Retrieved 12 December 2022.