which benefit the Mexican Navy. Description: Gilt or silver 8-pointed star of multiple rays, with an anchor in the center in opposing metal color surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak; inside the wreath is a blue ring inscribed, Mérito Naval in gold. Suspended from a white ribbon with blue stripes according to class. 1st class - gilt star with silver anchor and wreath, blue ribbon with medium-wide white center stripe 2nd class - silver star with gilt anchor and wreath, blue ribbon with three equally spaced narrow white stripes Medal of Naval Aviation Merit The Condecoración al Mérito Aeronáutico Naval is the equivalent to the Medal of Naval Merit, given for exceptionally meritorious acts that benefit Mexican Naval Aviation. Description: Consists of a gilt or silver 5-pointed star with a red central medallion bearing a silver anchor with a gilt propeller along its shaft. The band surrounding center reads, Mérito Aeronáutico. Suspended by a small gilt or silver replica of the Mexican eagle from an olive green ribbon with white stripes according to class. 1st class - gilt star, solid olive green ribbon 2nd class - silver star, olive green ribbon with equal-width white center stripe Medal of Technical Merit The Condecoración al Mérito Técnico is presented to Army or Air Force personnel who invent or develop useful materials, methods, or reforms that contribute greatly to national defense or the benefit of the armed forces. Description: Gilt or silver 8-pointed star of multiple rays, bearing large red central medallion with a faceted gilt 5-pointed star, surrounded by a white band inscribed, Mérito Técnico Militar. Surrounding this band is a silver wreath of laurel and oak. Suspended by a small replica of the Mexican eagle from a green and white ribbon according to class, with a gilt or silver bar at top inscribed, Mexico. 1st Class - gilt medal; light green ribbon with medium-wide white edges 2nd Class - silver medal; ribbon has five equal stripes, three white and two light green Medal of Naval Technical Merit The Condecoración al Mérito Técnico Naval is equivalent to the Medal of Technical Merit, awarded to Naval personnel for the development of materials, methods, or reforms that contribute to national defense or the professional expertise of the Navy. Description: Consists of a gold or silver cross with pointed terminations and slightly curved arms, resting on pointed rays. Blue central medallion bears a