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Honorific Orders

Four orders, six grades and a single purpose: to publicly recognize journeys that build bridges between nations, generations and traditions.

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Orders
VI
Grades
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Honorees
Cruz do Mérito da Fraterna IntegraçãoORDER IOrdem Soberana da Fraterna IntegraçãoORDER IICruz do Mérito do Empoderamento FemininoORDER IIICruz do Mérito do EmpreendedorORDER IV
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Cruz do Mérito da Fraterna Integração
ORDER I · ESTABLISHED IN 2019
Brazil & China

Cruz do Mérito da Fraterna Integração

Bridges between civilizations

Conferred upon figures who foster closer diplomatic, cultural and commercial ties between Brazil and the People's Republic of China.

214
Honorees
9
Countries
VI
Grades
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Ordem Soberana da Fraterna Integração
ORDER II · ESTABLISHED IN 2021
Brazil & Sultanate of Oman

Ordem Soberana da Fraterna Integração

Diplomacy between peoples

Bestowed for exceptional contribution to cultural dialogue, educational exchange and institutional cooperation between Brazil and the Sultanate of Oman.

87
Honorees
4
Countries
VI
Grades
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Cruz do Mérito do Empoderamento Feminino
ORDER III · ESTABLISHED IN 2020
Ordem da Rosa JK

Cruz do Mérito do Empoderamento Feminino

In honor of feminine excellence

Recognition of women whose journey of leadership, science, art or activism represents social, cultural and human progress.

196
Honorees
11
Countries
VI
Grades
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Cruz do Mérito do Empreendedor
ORDER IV · ESTABLISHED IN 2017
Juscelino Kubitschek

Cruz do Mérito do Empreendedor

Courage, vision and construction

Honors entrepreneurs, business leaders and visionaries who strengthen the country's economic, social and institutional development.

750
Honorees
22
Countries
VI
Grades
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Honorific grades

Six grades, one hierarchy of merit.

The grades are common to all four Orders and define insignia, ceremonial precedence and the honoree's prerogatives.

GCGRADE I
Grand Cross
The highest grade. Heads of State, figures of international standing and exceptional journeys.
Sash, gala plaque and cross
GOGRADE II
Grand Officer
Extraordinary and sustained contribution to the Order's cause.
Neck badge and plaque
CMGRADE III
Commander
An established journey recognized by peers and institutions.
Neck badge
OFGRADE IV
Officer
Notable services rendered to society and to cooperation between nations.
Medal with rosette
CVGRADE V
Knight / Dame
The entry grade into the Order, by proven merit.
Breast medal
MHGRADE VI
Medal of Honor
A one-off distinction for a singular act or work.
Medal and diploma
Investiture criteria

The sealing process

Nominating a candidate for investiture is the prerogative of the President, the Order Council, or formally recognized partner institutions. Every dossier is examined in a deliberative session before receiving the official seal.

Begin a nomination
01
Nomination
Submitted by a competent authority, with a biographical dossier.
02
Technical review
By the Secretariat-General, with opinions from the diplomatic corps.
03
Deliberation
In a closed session of the Order Council.
04
Official seal
By the President of the Academy, by institutional decree.
Insignia of the Order

The material symbols of the honor

Each honoree receives a ceremonial set comprising the medal, ribbon or sash, breast badge, gala plaque, parchment diploma and coat of arms of the Order.

01
Coat of arms
Heraldic symbol of the Order, struck in a numbered series.
02
Medal
Cross or medallion in fine metal, enameled by hand.
03
Ribbon / Sash
Grosgrain fabric in the Order's colors; sash for the Grand Cross.
04
Diploma
Calligraphed parchment, wax seal and authenticity QR code.
05
Gala plaque
Breast plaque for gala attire in the higher grades.