Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla
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Awarded forExceptional military service to Colombia
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterPresident of Colombia
Grand ChancellorMinister of National Defence
| Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Colombia | |
| Awarded for | Exceptional military service to Colombia |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grand Master | President of Colombia |
| Grand Chancellor | Minister of National Defence |
| Grades | Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"[1] |
| Next (lower) | Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico"[1] |
 Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order | |
The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla (Spanish: Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla") is an order granted by Colombia, established by Decree 2409 of 8 July 1947. The order is awarded to Colombian Navy personnel to recognize acts of valor, heroic actions, outstanding and distinguished professional service, and exemplary discipline and fellowship of personnel.[2]
The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla is awarded in the following grades:
- Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
- Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
- Commander (Comendador)
- Officer (Oficial)
- Gentleman (Caballero)
- Companion (Compañero)
| Ribbon bars of the Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grand Cross |
 Grand Officer |
 Commander | |||
 Officer |
Gentleman |
 Companion | |||
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