Order of Merit (Portugal)
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The Order of Good Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito) is a Portuguese honor given to people who do good work for the country. The President awards the medals to a person or a group for their contributions to society. It is given to both Portuguese and foreign citizens. Receivers include representatives, businesspeople, military personnel, athletes, and musicians.
Quick Facts Order of Merit Ordem do Mérito, Type ...
Order of Merit Ordem do Mérito | |
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Plaque and badge of the Commander | |
Awarded by Portuguese Republic | |
Type | Order |
Eligibility | Portuguese and foreign citizens; military or civilian |
Awarded for | Acts or services that show self-sacrifice for the community's benefit, whether in public or private roles.[1] |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grand Master | President of the Portuguese Republic[1] |
Chancellor | Maria Helena Nazaré[2] |
Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Medal |
Statistics | |
Established | 1927 as the Order of Instruction and of Benefaction 1929 as the Order of Benefaction 1976 Current form |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Camões |
Next (lower) | Order of Public Instruction |
Ribbon bar of the Order of Merit |
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