The Medalha de Mérito Militar (Medal of Military Merit), is a Portuguese military medal created on 28 May 1946. This medal is an award to individuals with exceptional military qualities and virtues.[1] The 'Military Merit Medal' may also be awarded to foreign military personnel.
| Medal of Military Merit Medalha de Mérito Militar | |
|---|---|
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Awarded by  Portuguese Republic | |
| Type | Order |
| Established | 1946 |
| Eligibility | Portuguese and foreign military personnel |
| Awarded for | Distinguished exceptional military qualities and virtues. |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medalha de Serviços Distintos |
| Next (lower) | Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar |
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Classes
editThe medal of military merit comprises:
- The Grand Cross of the Military Merit Medal (GCMM) that can only be awarded to General Officers;
Medal for Military Merit (Grand Cross) (GCMM) [a] - General Officers only
- The remaining classes of the military merit medal may be awarded to military personnel who hold the following rank or rank:
- Medal for Military Merit (Class 1) (MPMM) [b] - General officer, colonel or sea captain;
Medal for Military Merit (Class 2) (MSMM) [c] - Lieutenant colonel, captain of frigate, major or captain-lieutenant;
Medal for Military Merit (Class 3) (MTMM) [d] - Captain, first lieutenant, other officers of lower rank and sergeant-major;
Medal for Military Merit (Class 4) (MQMM) [e] - Other sergeants and enlisted ranks.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito Militar - Grã-Cruz – Awarded to members of the military of the following ranks: General officer
- ^ Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito Militar – Awarded to members of the military of the following ranks: General officer, colonel or sea captain
- ^ Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito Militar – Awarded to members of the military of the following ranks: Lieutenant colonel, captain of frigate, major or captain-lieutenant
- ^ Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito Militar – Awarded to members of the military of the following ranks: Captain, first lieutenant, other officers of lower rank and sergeant-major
- ^ Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito Militar – Awarded to members of the military of the following ranks: Other sergeants and enlisted ranks
References
edit- ^ "Decreto-Lei n.º 316/2002 de 27 de Dezembro". apracas. apracas. Retrieved 23 January 2018.