Order of Naval Merit (Brazil)
| Order of Naval Merit | |
|---|---|
| Vice Adm. John M. Richardson receives the Brazilian Order of Naval Merit | |
| Type | State Order | 
| Awarded for | To those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or have contributed in some way to the Navy | 
| Country | Brazil | 
| Presented by | Brazilian Navy | 
| Eligibility | Naval military personnel only | 
| Status | Active | 
| Established | 4 July 1934 | 
The Order of Naval Merit (Portuguese: Ordem do Mérito Naval) is a Brazilian military decoration established on 4 July 1934 by president Getúlio Vargas.