Order of Military Merit (Brazil)

Order of Military Merit
Awarded by Brazilian Army
Country	Brazil
Type	State Order
Eligibility	Members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies
Awarded for	Distinguished service to Brazil
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Established	11 June 1943
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 June 1943 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:

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