Order of Military Merit Antonio Nariño explained

Order of Military Merit Antonio Nariño Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño"
For:	Exceptional military service to Colombia
Status:	Currently constituted
Head Title:	Grand Master
Head:	President of Colombia
Head2 Title:	Grand Chancellor
Head2:	Minister of National Defence
Grades:	Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight, Companion
Higher:	Medalla Servicios en "Guerra Internacional"^[1]
Lower:	Orden del Mérito Militar "José María Córdova"

The Order of Military Merit Antonio Nariño (Spanish; Castilian: Orden del Mérito Militar "Antonio Nariño") is an order granted by Colombia. It is the highest order awarded for meritorious devotion to military duty.

Grades

The Order of National Merit Antonio Nariño is awarded in the following grades:^[2]

• Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
• Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
• Commander (Comendador)
• Officer (Oficial)
• Knight (Caballero)
• Companion (Compañero)

External links

• CAPÍTULO IV. CONDECORACIONES POR VIRTUDES MILITARES Y PROFESIONALES DE CARÁCTER EXCEPCIONAL DE LAS ÓRDENES Y SU CONSEJO.

Notes and References

1. Web site: DECRETO 4444 DE 2010 (noviembre 29) Diario Oficial No. 47.908 de 29 de noviembre de 2010. www.cancilleria.gov.co. Cancilleria Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. 9 July 2014.
2. Web site: Order to the Military Merit Antonio Nariño. National Army of Colombia. 9 July 2014.