Order of Military Merit

CUBR11  Orden del Mérito Militar

• Order was instituted by the decree n.196 of 27 February 1912.
• Order was awarded for exceptional military merit.
• Order was awarded in four classes.
• Order was awarded in six categories, depending on the color of the enamel and ribbon: Military Merit - dark red; Bravery in Combat - purple; Humanitarian Acts - red and white; Good Conduct - blue; Continuous Service - blue and white; Special Services - green; Other Services - white.

Republic of Cuba