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Order of Military Merit

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noun

  1. an order awarded to members of the Canadian Forces for conspicuous merit; established in 1972

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Royal Order of Military Merit with the title of Chevalier and the gift of a gold-mounted sword were conferred upon him by the king of France.

From How the Flag Became Old Glory by Valentine, A. C.

He also sent word, through his minister, that, with the consent of Congress, he would make Paul Jones a Knight of the Order of Military Merit.

From Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey by Beebe, Mabel

Decorations designed exclusively for the armed forces include the Order of Defense of the Fatherland, the Medal of Military Valor, and the Order of Military Merit.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.

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