Order of Merit Juan Pablo Duarte

DOM001 Orden del Mérito Juan Pablo Sánchez Duarte

Order was instituted on 24 February 1931.
Order was 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.
Order was replaced in 1954 by the Order of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella.
Juan Pablo Duarte - was a Dominican military leader.