Order of Naval Merit (Russia)

Order "For Naval Merit"
Order "For Naval Merit" (obverse)
TypeSingle grade order
Awarded forExcellence in worldwide oceanic activities in favour of Russian military and economic security
Presented by Russian Federation
EligibilityCitizens of the Russian Federation
StatusActive
EstablishedFebruary 27, 2002
First awardedDecember 17, 2002
Ribbon of the Order For Naval Merit
Precedence
Next (higher)Order "For Military Merit"
Next (lower)Order of Honour

The Order "For Naval Merit" (Russian: Орден «За морские заслуги») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation bestowed for excellence in military or economic maritime endeavours. It was established on February 27, 2002 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 245.[1] Its statute was amended by presidential decree № 1099 of September 7, 2010.[2]

  1. ^ "Decree № 245 of the President of the Russian Federation of February 27, 2002" (in Russian). Consultant Legal Library. 2002-02-27. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
  2. ^ "Decree № 1099 of the President of the Russian Federation of September 7, 2010" (in Russian). Russian Gazette. 2010-09-07. Retrieved 2012-05-19.

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