Order of Military Merit (Brazil)
| Order of Military Merit | |
|---|---|
Grand officer insignia | |
| Type | State Order |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service to Brazil |
| Country | Brazil |
| Presented by | Brazilian Army |
| Eligibility | Members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies |
| Established | 11 July 1934 |
Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of Military Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Militar) is an award of the Brazilian Army, established on 11 July 1934 by President Getúlio Vargas. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members the Brazilian Army and the armies of friendly nations.
The grades, in descending order, are: