Order of Naval Merit (Dominican Republic)
# Order of Naval Merit (Dominican Republic)

The Order of Naval Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Navy. It was established on 5 July 1954.

## Divisions

The award is divided in four decorations, in order of precedence:

* Valour Medal: to Non-Commissioned Officers.
* Honour Medal: to Junior Officers and Midshipmen.
* Distinguished Medal: to Junior Officers and Midshipmen.
* Naval Merit Medal: to General Officers and Superior Officers.

## Post-Nominal

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

