Order of Merit Duarte, Sanchez and Mella

DOM002 Orden al Mérito de Duarte, Sánchez y Mella

Order is instituted on 9 September 1954.
Order is awarded to national citizens and military personnel for distinguished services to Dominican Republic.
Order was awarded in seven classes: Collar, Grand Cross with Gold Star, Grand Cross with Silver Star, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
Order was awarded in two division: Civil and Military.
Juan Pablo Duarte - was a Dominican military leader.