Order of Merit
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The Order of Merit is an order of merit for the Commonwealth realms, recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture. Wikipedia
Date established: 1902
Criteria: At the monarch's pleasure
Eligibility: All living citizens of the Commonwealth realms
Grades: Member (OM)
Motto: For Merit
Next (higher): Dependent on state
Sovereign: Charles III