Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla
| Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Colombia | |
| Awarded for | Exceptional military service to Colombia |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grand Master | President of Colombia |
| Grand Chancellor | Minister of National Defence |
| Grades | Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova" |
| Next (lower) | Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico" |
Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order | |
The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla (Spanish: Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla") is an order granted by Colombia, established by Decree 2409 of 8 July 1947. The order is awarded to Colombian Navy personnel to recognize acts of valor, heroic actions, outstanding and distinguished professional service, and exemplary discipline and fellowship of personnel.