Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)

Order of Naval Merit
Vice Adm. John M. Richardson receives the Brazilian Order of Naval Merit
Awarded by Brazilian Navy
Country	Brazil
Type	State Order
Eligibility	Naval military personnel only
Awarded for	To those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy
Status	Active
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Established	4 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.

On the obverse side of the medal is the effigy of the republic, surrounded by a circle of blue enamel, on which is written the words "Naval Merit".

On the reverse side, the word "Brasil" is inscribed in the same blue circle. The medal is composed with a red grosgrain ribbon, or chamalotada, with a light blue stripe in the center.

The five grades are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Chevalier.