| Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" | |
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Awarded by  Colombia
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| 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 language: 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grand Cross |
 Grand Officer |
 Commander | |||
 Officer |
Knight |
 Companion | |||
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Adm. Gary Roughead wearing the sash of the Order
Sash of the Order
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010". Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/decreto_4444_2010.htm. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ↑ "Decreto 4444 de 2010". Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar - ICBF. p. 2. http://www.icbf.gov.co/cargues/avance/docs/decreto_4444_2010_pr001.htm. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
External links[]
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