Order of Merit, Grand Officer Breast Star
SKU: 01.PRT.0107.104.01
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History
The Order of Merit (Ordem do Mérito) was established as the Order of Education and Benevolence by the republican government in 1927. It was founded to distinguish the services performed by people or corporations in order to further the instruction in the country. In 1929, it was split into two distinct orders, the Order of Public Instruction and the Order of Benevolence.
The Order of Benevolence was renamed the Order of Merit in 1976 and is currently conferred upon Portuguese citizens in recognition of meritorious service related to social causes, public assistance, and any issue that has benefited the Portuguese community. It can also by confer upon foreign citizens, localities and institutions.
Currently, the grades are Grand Cross (GCM), Grand Officer (GOM), Commander (ComM), Officer (OM), Medal (MedM), and Honorary Member (MHM). These may be awarded to ambassadors, business-people, military personnel, athletes, musicians, among others.
The decorations are given by the President of the Portuguese Republic in his role as the Grand-Master. It can be granted during life or posthumously.
There are two versions of the Grand Officer Breast Star that differ in inscription. Both have an obverse inscription that translates to “Well Deserved,” and a reverse inscription that translates to “Portuguese Republic,” but they differ in spelling.
The Grand Officer Breast Star is identical to the Grand Cross Breast Star.
Versions
$600 USD
Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: BEM MERECER Rev: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
65x65mm
Frederico Da Costa, Lisbon
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$600 USD
Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: BENEMERENCIA Rev: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
65x65mm
Frederico Costa, Lisbon; Pinhão, Lisbon
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