Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

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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 (w/ post-nominals) Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Precedence
Next (higher) Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova" [1]
Next (lower) Cruz de la Fuerza Aérea al "Mérito Aeronáutico"[1]
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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.[2]

Grades

The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla is awarded in the following grades:

  • Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
  • Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
  • Commander (Comendador)
  • Officer (Oficial)
  • Knight (Caballero)
  • Companion (Compañero)
Ribbon bars of the Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla
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Grand Cross		 COL Order of Naval Merit 'Admiral Padilla' - Grand Officer.png
Grand Officer		 COL Order of Naval Merit 'Admiral Padilla' - Commander.png
Commander
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Officer		 COL Order of Naval Merit 'Admiral Padilla' - Knight.png
Knight		 COL Order of Naval Merit 'Admiral Padilla' - Companion.png
Companion
Adm. Gary Roughead wearing the sash of the Order
Sash of the Order, worn by General Peter Pace

References

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