Order of Naval Merit (Cuba)

Ribbon of the order

The Cuban Order of Naval Merit (First Class) was a medal of special merit.^[1] The Cuban Order of Naval Merit was a state order of chivalry or merit.^[2] Its medals, awarded by the Cuban government from the 1920s through the 1950s, were made by the Cuban firm Dator Plus Altra and were made of sterling silver and enamel.^[3]

Notable U.S. Recipients[edit]

Hayne D. Boyden, Brigadier general (USMC)
William Halsey, Jr., Fleet Admiral (United States)
Thomas Holcomb, General & Commandant (USMC)
James L. Kauffman, Vice Admiral (USN)
Ernest King, Fleet Admiral (USN)
Richard R. McNulty, Rear Admiral (USN)
Pedro del Valle Lieutenant General (USMC)

References[edit]

^ 72 U.S. Statutes at Large A183 (1958)
^ Craftcroft’s Peerage
^ Havana Collectibles

[1] 72 U.S. Statutes at Large A183 (1958)

[2] Craftcroft’s Peerage

[3] Havana Collectibles

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Order of Naval Merit (Cuba)

Notable U.S. Recipients[edit]

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