Order_of_Rio_Branco

Order of Rio Branco

Order of Rio Branco

Honorific order of Brazil

The Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco) is an honorific order of Brazil instituted by decree 51.697 of February 5, 1963. It is named in honor of the Brazilian diplomat José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco.

Quick Facts Order of Rio Branco (Ordem de Rio Branco), Awarded by President of Brazil ...

The President of Brazil serves as the Grand Master of the Order while the Minister of Foreign Affairs is the order's Chancellor.

Ranks

The order is composed of six ranks of merit :

  • Grand Cross (unlimited)
  • Grand Officer (60 members)
  • Commander (50 members)
  • Officer (40 members)
  • Knight (30 members)
  • Medal (unlimited)

Insignia

The ribbon of the medal is blue with white borders.

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Notable recipients

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