The Order of Naval Merit is an
honour
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awarded to members of the
Dominican Navy
The Navy of the Dominican Republic ( es, Armada de Republica Dominicana (ARD)), is one of the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic, together with the Army and the Air Force.
History
After the Dominican Republic gained it ...
. It was established on 5 July 1954.
Divisions
The award is divided in four
decorations
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Other ...
, in order of precedence:
* Valour Medal: to Non-Commissioned Officers.
* Honour Medal: to Junior Officers and Midshipmen.
* Distinguished Medal: to Junior Officers and Midshipmen.
* Naval Merit Medal: to General Officers and Superior Officers.
Post-Nominal
The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. N. (''Mérito Naval'', Spanish for ''Naval Merit'') after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents.
[Art. 17 of the Law number 2043 of the year 1954.
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See also
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Orders, decorations, and medals of the Dominican Republic The Dominican honours system is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery, achievement or service to the Dominican Republic. The system consists of two types of awards: decorations and medals.
Brief history
These were introduced within t ...
References
External links
Medallas Marina Guerra. República Dominicana.
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Naval Merit, Order of
Naval Merit, Order of