Cross of Naval Merit
| Cross of Naval Merit | |
|---|---|
Template of the Cross Naval Merit Decorations | |
| Type | Decoration of merit (formerly order of merit) (formerly Order of Naval Merit) |
| Presented by | Spain |
| Eligibility | Military personnel, Guardia Civil, civilian personnel |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 3 August 1866 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medalla Naval |
| Equivalent | Cross of Military Merit Cross of Aeronautical Merit |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Service Award (Without Insignia) Mention in Dispatches (Without Insignia) Royal and Military Order of St Hermenegild |
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The Cross of Naval Merit (Spanish: Cruces del Mérito Naval) is a Spanish military award for gallantry or merit in war or peace. Awarded to members of the Spanish Naval Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians.