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Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

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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]

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

Recipients

References

  1. [1]
    "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. [2]
    "Decreto 4444 de 2010". Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar - ICBF. p. 2. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
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