Order of Defence Merit (Brazil)

The Order of Defence Merit is an award of the Brazilian Military, established on 10 June 2002 by decree No. 4263. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members of the Brazilian Military and the armies of friendly nations as well as civilians, and, less common, to organizations and institutions.

Order of Defence Merit
TypeState Order
Awarded forRelevant service to Brazilian Military
Country Brazil
Presented byBrazilian Armed Forces
EligibilityMembers of the Brazilian Armed Forces or civilians and foreign armed forces and civilians
Established10 June 2002
Ribbon bar of the order

Grades

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

Ribbons
Grand Cross
Grã-Cruz
Grand Officer
Grande-Oficial
Commander
Comendador
Officer
Oficial
Knight
Cavaleiro

Notable recipient

References

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