- Order of Air Merit
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The Order of Air Merit is an honour awarded to members of the Dominican Air Force. It was established on 3 August 1952.[1] [2]
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 Courage and Loyalty.
Post-Nominal
The person awarded with this honour should be added the post-nominal M. A. (Mérito Aéreo, spanish for Air Merit) after his or her full name, in all the official papers and documents. [3]
References
- ^ "Medals of the Dominican Republic", Jeffrey B. Floyd, International Electronic Phaleristic Encyclopedia, 16 October 1997
- ^ Law number 3351 of the year 1952 that created the Order of Air Merit
- ^ Art. 16 of the Law number 3351 of the year 1952.
See also
The Dominican Honours System The Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella • The Order of Christopher Columbus • The Order of Military Merit • The Order of Air Merit • The Order of Naval Merit • The Order of Military Heroism Captain General SantanaCategories:- Orders, decorations, and medals of the Dominican Republic
- Awards established in 1952
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