The Medalha de Mérito Militar (Medal of Military Merit), is a
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military medal created on 28 May 1946. This medal is an award to individuals with exceptional military qualities and virtues.
The '' 'Military Merit Medal' '' may also be awarded to foreign military personnel.
Classes
The medal of military merit comprises:
* The Grand Cross of the Military Merit Medal (GCMM) that can only be awarded to General Officers;
# - General Officers only
* The remaining classes of the military merit medal may be awarded to military personnel who hold the following rank or rank:
# - General officer, colonel or sea captain;
# - Lieutenant colonel, captain of frigate, major or captain-lieutenant;
# - Captain, first lieutenant, other officers of lower rank and sergeant-major;
# - Other sergeants and enlisted ranks.
See also
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Honorific orders of Portugal Portugal has a system of orders, decorations, and medals as a means of honouring individuals for personal bravery, achievement, or service to Portugal.
The honorific orders are currently regulated by Law 5/2011. The decorations are given by the Pr ...
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References
External links
List of the Grand Collar of Freedom
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Orders of chivalry of Portugal
Orders of chivalry awarded to heads of state, consorts and sovereign family members