Order of Military Merit (Brazil)

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.[1]

Order of Military Merit
Grand officer insignia
TypeState Order
Awarded forDistinguished service to Brazil[1]
Country Brazil
Presented byBrazilian Army
EligibilityMembers of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies[1]
Established11 June 1943
Ribbon bar of the order

The grades, in descending order, are:[1]

  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Officer
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight

Notable recipients

References

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  2. "Biografia General Kaúlza de Arriaga". Academia da Força Aérea. Retrieved 6 December 2012. Grande Oficial da Ordem de Mérito Militar (Brasil)
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  5. George Washington Cullum, Edward Singleton Holden, Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy, Volume 9, 1950, page 133
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  7. "In Memoriam. General Walter Bedell Smith. 5 October 1895 – 9 August 1961". Studies Archive Index, Volume 5, Issue 4. Central Intelligence Agency, Center for the Study of Intelligence (United States Government). 1 July 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2012. •Brazil: Order of Military Merit, degree of Grand Officer
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