Order of Military Merit (Brazil)
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TypeState Order
Awarded forDistinguished service to Brazil[1]
Country
Brazil
BrazilPresented byBrazilian Army
| Order of Military Merit | |
|---|---|
_-_Tallinn_Museum_of_Orders.jpg) Grand officer insignia | |
| Type | State Order |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service to Brazil[1] |
| Country | Brazil |
| Presented by | Brazilian Army |
| Eligibility | Members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies[1] |
| Established | 11 July 1934 |
 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 July 1934 by President Getúlio Vargas.[2] The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members of the Brazilian Army and the armies of friendly nations.[1]
The grades, in descending order, are:[1]
Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
