The Order of Naval Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Navy.

It was established on 5 July 1954.

[2][3] The award is divided in four decorations, in order of precedence:[1] The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. N. (Mérito Naval, Spanish for Naval Merit) after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents.

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