The Order of Aeronautical Merit ( pt, Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico) is an award of the

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, established on 1 November 1943 by

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. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to the Brazilian Air Force.

Grades

The order is awarded in the following grades: * BRA Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico Grã-Cruz

Grand Cross (''Grã-Cruz'') * BRA Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico Grande Oficial

Grand Officer (''Grande Oficial'') * BRA Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico Comendador

Commander (''Comendador'') * BRA Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico Oficial

Officer (''Oficial'') * BRA Ordem do Mérito Aeronáutico Cavaleiro

Knight (''Cavaleiro'')

Notable recipients

* Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mehmood Ahmed, Chief of Air Staff (2006–09),

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References

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Grades

Notable recipients

See also

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