What is The National Awards of Brazil?
The National Order of the Southern Cross is one of the most Highest Civilian Awards of Brazil.
National Orders and Decorations of Brazil
1.National Order of the Southern Cross (highest National Order, for foreigners only)
2. National Order of Merit (highest National Order that admits Brazilian Nationals to its ranks)
3. National Order of Scientific Merit
Special Purpose Civilian Orders and Medals:
1. Order of Rio Branco (usually granted to personnel of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, for achievements in diplomacy, or for foreigners)
2. Order of Cultural Merit
3. Educational Merit Order
4. Order of Sports Merit