The Exemplary Behavior Medal (or Medalha de Comportamento Exemplar in Portuguese) is a Portuguese military award established on October 2, 1863, by decree of the Secretary of State for the Affairs of War.
The medal is awarded in three grades—gold, silver, and copper—and recognizes military personnel who have demonstrated exemplary moral and disciplinary conduct, as well as a proven spirit of loyalty to the Portuguese Republic throughout their careers.
The Distinguished Service Medal Grades
The Exemplary Behavior Medal is awarded in the following grades:
- Gold Medal (MOCE): Awarded to military officers with at least thirty years of service, who have never received any criminal or disciplinary punishment, and who have consistently demonstrated a high sense of virtue, obedience, and military discipline.
- Silver Medal (MPCE): Granted to military officers with at least fifteen years of effective service, who have maintained a spotless record without any criminal or disciplinary punishment.
- Copper Medal (MCCE): Awarded to officers, sergeants, and enlisted personnel who have completed at least six years of effective service and have never suffered any criminal or disciplinary punishment.
