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The Order of Naval Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Naval) is a Brazilian military decoration established on 4 July 1934 by president Getúlio Vargas.[1][2]
| Order of Naval Merit | |
|---|---|
 Vice Adm. John M. Richardson receives the Brazilian Order of Naval Merit | |
| Type | State Order |
| Awarded for | To those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Presented by | Brazilian Navy |
| Eligibility | Naval military personnel only |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 4 July 1934 |
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".[3] On the reverse side, the word "Brasil" is inscribed in the same blue circle.[3] 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[dubious – discuss].
| Ribbons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Grã-Cruz |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Grande-Oficial |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Comendador |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Oficial |
_-_ribbon_bar.png) Cavaleiro |
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