Republic of Portugal: Order of Merit

Ordem do Mérito

Ribbon: Black with a wide yellow central stripe.

Instituted: 1976, replacing the Order of Benevolence.

Awarded: For meritorious acts and services to the community.

Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Medal) plus an Honorary Member class awarded to organisations.

Grand Cross: Badge Grand Cross: Badge, Obverse Grand Cross: Badge, Reverse
Grand Cross: Star Grand Cross: Star, Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Grand Officer: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Grand Officer: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Commander Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Officer Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Medal Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
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