The Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella (Orden al Mérito de Duarte, Sánchez y Mella) is the principal order of the Dominican Republic. It was established on 24 February 1931 as the Juan Pablo Duarte Order of Merit (Orden al Mérito Juan Pablo Duarte) and renamed on 9 September 1954. The Head of State confers the order both to civilians and military personnel for distinguished services.
Collar is awarded to the President of the Republic
Grand Cross with Gold Breast Star is awarded for foreign chiefs of state and to former presidents and vice presidents
Grand Cross with Silver Breast Star is awarded to members of legislatures and supreme court, ministers of state, ambassadors and the metropolitan archbishop
Grand Officer is awarded to service chiefs and high officials of government and church
Commander is awarded to governors of provinces, directors general of instruction, directors of academies, dean of universities, authors and others of similar importance
Officer is awarded to professors and heads of schools, officers of the rank of colonel and above and civilians of equal importance
Knight is awarded to others
Accoutrements
The collar of the Order will be solid, of platinum and gold, formed for various parts, compound each one of a laurel's coronet and of the Duarte, Sánchez and Mella's bust; in the center of the collar will have (in a big size and enameled in natural colors) the Coat of Arms of the Republic, which above will be adorned with twelve brilliant. Below, will suspended the order's badge. The laurel's coronet, the coat of arms and the badge will be adorned with precious stones.
References
Law 1113 of the
Regulation No. 187 of the 16 February 1939 (G. O. 5277 18 February 1939
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