Order of Military Merit, Officer

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  • Order of Military Merit, Officer (stamped "M DELANNOY")

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    March 27, 1957
  • makers
    Monnaie de Paris

History


The Order of Military Merit was created on March 27, 1957. It replaced the Cross for Voluntary Military Service. The Order was later replaced by the National Order of Merit on December 3, 1962.

The Order was conferred upon those who served in the Military Reserves and those who served as instructors in the Reserves. Recipients of the first, second, and third classes of the Cross for Voluntary Military Service were admitted to the Order as Commanders, Officers, and Knights, respectively.

The obverse inscription translates to “French Republic,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Military Merit.”

There may be additional versions which vary in size, composition or manufacturer.

The Order is listed in the Fourth Republic and the Fifth Republic.

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Versions

  • Price

    $75 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Rev: MERITE MILITAIRE

  • Size

    37mm

  • Maker

    Monnaie de Paris

  • Version Remarks

    The award was engraved by Maurice Delannoy. It is hallmarked on the reverse.

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