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)
  • Gentleman (Caballero)
  • Companion (Compañero)
Ribbon bars of the Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander

Officer
Gentleman
Companion
Adm. Gary Roughead wearing the sash of the Order
Sash of the Order, worn by General Peter Pace

Recipients

References

  1. ^ a b "DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010". cancilleria.gov.co/. Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Decreto 4444 de 2010". Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar - ICBF. p. 2. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Naval_Merit_Admiral_Padilla
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