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.

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.