Order of Defence Merit
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| Order of Defence Merit | |
|---|---|
| File:Ordem do Mérito da Defesa (52137184379).jpg Cross of the Order of Defence Merit | |
| Type | State Order |
| Awarded for | Relevant service to Brazilian Military |
| Country | File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil |
| Presented by | Brazilian Armed Forces |
| Eligibility | Members of the Brazilian Armed Forces or civilians and foreign armed forces and civilians |
| Established | 10 June 2002 |
| File:BRA OMFA - OMD Cavaleiro BAR.svg Ribbon bar of the order | |
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The Order of Defence Merit is an award of the Brazilian Military, established on 10 June 2002 by decree No. 4263. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members of the Brazilian Military and the armies of friendly nations as well as civilians, and, less common, to organizations and institutions.
Grades
[edit | edit source]The five grades are Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
| Ribbons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order of Defence Merit Grand Cross Grã-Cruz |
Order of Defence Merit Grand Officer Grande-Oficial |
Order of Defence Merit Commander Comendador |
Order of Defence Merit Officer Oficial |
Order of Defence MeritKnight Cavaleiro |
Notable recipients
[edit | edit source]- Édouard Guillaud, France (Officer)
- Elon Musk, American Inventor (2022, Commander)[1]
Notes
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