The Order of Military Merit () is an honour awarded to members of the Military of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 15 November 1930.

Divisions and classes

The Order is in three divisions: Awarded for combat or war service. Displayed on a red ribbon Awarded for long and faithful service. Displayed on a blue ribbon Awarded for other service. Displayed on a white ribbon

Order of Military Merit (Dominican Republic)

Within each division, the award is made in one of four classes:

Order of Military Merit (Dominican Republic)

First Class: to General Officers. Second Class: to Superior Officers. Third Class: to Junior Officers. Fourth Class: to Non-Commissioned Officers.

Order of Military Merit (Dominican Republic)

The motto of the order is Honour, Virtue, Valor.

Recipients

James Carson Breckinridge

James T. Moore (USMC) Julian C. Smith Allen H. Turnage Gregon A. Williams William A. Worton

Post-Nominal

The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. M. (Mérito Militar, Spanish for Militar Merit) after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents.

References

See also

Orders, decorations, and medals of the Dominican Republic

Militar Merit, Order of

Militar Merit, Order of

Dominican Republic–United States military relations

Dominican Republic

1930 establishments in the Dominican Republic