Order of Military Merit (Brazil)

The Order of Military Merit (Ordem do Mérito Militar) is an award of the Brazilian Army, established on 11 June 1943 by President Getúlio Vargas. The order is presented in five grades and recognizes distinguished service and exceptional contributions to Brazil by members the Brazilian Army and the armies of friendly nations.

Notable recipients

 * Kaúlza de Arriaga, Grand Officer
 * Dwight D. Eisenhower, Grand Cross (August 5, 1946)
 * Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., Grand Officer (1959)
 * Walter Bedell Smith, Grand Cross (September 6, 1947)
 * Paul L. Freeman, Jr.