Certificate of Merit Medal
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The Certificate of Merit Medal was a military decoration of the United States Army that was issued between the years of 1905 and 1918.[2] The Certificate of Merit Medal replaced the much older Certificate of Merit which was authorized by the United States Congress on March 3, 1847.[1]
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Certificate of Merit Medal | |
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Type | Military medal (Decoration) |
Presented by | Department of War |
Status | Obsolete |
Established | March 3, 1847[1] |
Last awarded | May 1918 (Last recognized act) May 1919 (Last medal presented) |
Total | 1,211[2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Medal of Honor[3] |
Equivalent | Distinguished Service Cross |
Next (lower) | Campaign and medals[3] |
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