The Order of Military Merit () is an honour awarded to members of the Military of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 15 November 1930."Medals of the Dominican Republic" , Jeffrey B. Floyd, International Electronic Phaleristic Encyclopedia, 16 October 1997Law number 21 of the year 1930 that created the Order of Militar Merit
Divisions and classes The Order is in three divisions: Awarded for combat or war service. Displayed on a red ribbon Awarded for long and faithful service. Displayed on a blue ribbon Awarded for other service. Displayed on a white ribbon
Within each division, the award is made in one of four classes:
First Class: to General Officers. Second Class: to Superior Officers. Third Class: to Junior Officers. Fourth Class: to Non-Commissioned Officers.
The motto of the order is Honour, Virtue, Valor.
Recipients
James Carson Breckinridge James T. Moore (USMC) Julian C. Smith Allen H. Turnage Gregon A. Williams William A. Worton
Post-Nominal The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. M. (Mérito Militar, Spanish for Militar Merit) after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents.Art. 15 of the Law number 21 of the year 1930.
References
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of the Dominican Republic