Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)

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] 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].