Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla

The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla (Orden del Mérito Naval "Almirante Padilla") is an order granted by Colombia, established by Decree 2409 of 8 July 1947. The order is awarded to Colombian Navy personnel to recognize acts of valor, heroic actions, outstanding and distinguished professional service, and exemplary discipline and fellowship of personnel.

Grades
The Order of Naval Merit Admiral Padilla is awarded in the following grades:
 * Grand Cross (Gran Cruz)
 * Grand Officer (Gran Oficial)
 * Commander (Comendador)
 * Officer (Oficial)
 * Knight (Caballero)
 * Companion (Compañero)



Recipients

 * Peter Pace
 * Robert J. Papp Jr.
 * Gary Roughead
 * Chandrika Prasad Srivastava
 * James G. Stavridis
 * Fernando Tapias Stahelin
 * Elmo Zumwalt