Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla
# Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

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.

## 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 |

## Recipients

* Peter Pace
* Gary Roughead
* Chandrika Prasad Srivastava
* James G. Stavridis
* Fernando Tapias Stahelin
* Elmo Zumwalt
