Federative Republic of Brazil: Order of Merit for Defence
Ordem do Mérito da Defensa
Ribbon: Equal stripes of green, white and blue.
Instituted: 11 June 2002 by President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, replacing the Order of Merit of the Armed Forces.
Awarded: For service to the armed forces or defence of the nation.
Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight).
| Grand Cross: Badge |  |
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| Grand Cross: Star | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
| Grand Officer: Badge |  |
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| 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 |
| Knight | Sorry - no picture of obverse | Sorry - no picture of reverse |
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