Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla
| Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla" | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Colombia | |
| Awarded for | Exceptional military service to Colombia |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grand Master | President of Colombia |
| Grand Chancellor | Minister of National Defence |
| Grades | 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] |
 Ribbon bar of a Knight of the Order | |
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)
- Knight (Caballero)
- Companion (Compañero)
| Ribbon bars of the Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grand Cross |
 Grand Officer |
 Commander | |||
 Officer |
 Knight |
 Companion | |||
Adm. Gary Roughead wearing the sash of the Order
Sash of the Order, worn by General Peter Pace
Recipients[]
References[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Decreto 4444 de 2010". Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar - ICBF. p. 2. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
External links[]
Categories:
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Colombia