Medalha de Mérito Militar

The Medalha de Mérito Militar (Medal of Military Merit), is a Portuguese military medal created on 28 May 1946. This medal is an award to individuals with exceptional military qualities and virtues.[1] The 'Military Merit Medal' may also be awarded to foreign military personnel.

Medal of Military Merit
Medalha de Mérito Militar
Awarded by Portuguese Republic
TypeOrder
Established1946
EligibilityPortuguese and foreign military personnel
Awarded forDistinguished exceptional military qualities and virtues.
StatusCurrently constituted
Precedence
Next (higher)Medalha de Serviços Distintos
Next (lower)Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar

Classes

The medal of military merit comprises:

  • The Grand Cross of the Military Merit Medal (GCMM) that can only be awarded to General Officers;
  • The remaining classes of the military merit medal may be awarded to military personnel who hold the following rank or rank:
Class 1 (MPMM) - General officer, colonel or sea captain;
Class 2( MSMM) - Lieutenant colonel, captain of frigate, major or captain-lieutenant;
Class 3 (MTMM) - Captain, first lieutenant, other officers of lower rank and sergeant-master;
Class 4 (MQMM) - Other sergeants and squares.

See also
  • Honorific orders of Portugal

References
  1. "Decreto-Lei n.º 316/2002 de 27 de Dezembro". apracas. apracas. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
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