Megan
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I am still trying to find a picture of the Navy reverse for my site.
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Luxembourg Luxembourg: 1940-45 Volunteers Medal
Megan replied to Megan's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
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Luxembourg Luxembourg: 1940-45 Volunteers Medal
Megan posted a topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Instituted: 12 September 1945. Awarded: For service with the Allies or the Resistance between 10 May 1940 and 8 May 1945. Obverse:
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As far as I have been able to discover, despite the bickering during the 1970s during the regime change, it has remained acceptable to wear pre-1974 ('Royal') orders and medals if you received them. There is a military commemoration day during my next visit to Greece so I shall look out for bemedalled veterans and pester them for pictures.
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Ordem Nacional do M?rito Cientifico Instituted: 16 March 1993 by President Itamar Franco. Awarded: For outstanding scientific achievement. Grades: 2 (Grand Cross and Commander). Commander:
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Grand Cross: Star
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Ordem de Rio Branco Instituted: 5 February 1963 by President Jo?o Goulart. Awarded: For distinguished service to the nation. Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight). Grand Cross: Badge
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Ordem do M?rito Aeron?utico Instituted: 1 November 1943 by President Get?lio Vargas. Awarded: For distinguished service and exceptional contributions to the Brazilian Air Force. Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight). Commander:
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Ordem do M?rito Militar Instituted: 11 June 1943 by President Get?lio Vargas. Awarded: To members of the Brazilian Army or foreign armies for services to the nation. Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight). Grand Cross Star:
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Ordem do M?rito Naval Instituted: 4 July 1934 by President Get?lio Vargas. Awarded: To those who have served with distinction in the Brazilian Navy or contributed in some way to the Navy. Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Chevalier). Grand Cross badge & star:
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Grand Officer: Badge
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Ordem do M?rito da Defensa Instituted: 11 June 2002 by President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, replacing the Order of Merit of the Armed Forces. Awarded: For service to the armed forces or defence of the nation. Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight). Grand Cross Star:
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Grand Officer: Star
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Grand Officer: Badge
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Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul Instituted: 5 December 1932 by President Get?lio Vargas. Awarded: To foreigners for diplomatic, military or other services to Brazil. Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight). Grand Cross Star:
