Ordre du Mérite combattant
French ministerial order, awarded from 1953 to 1963 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ordre du Mérite combattant (Order of Merit for Veterans) was a ministerial order of merit of France created on 14 September 1953 to reward individuals who distinguished themselves by their service and dedication in the management of the moral and material interests of veterans and war victims. These individuals' applicable service could be working in the Ministry of Veterans and War Victims or for organizations and associations who work for veterans. The order was administered and awarded the Ministry of Veterans and War Victims.[1]
Ordre du Mérite combattant | |
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Awarded by France | |
Type | Ministerial Order with three degrees: |
Awarded for | Service to veterans and war victims |
Status | Deprecated 3 December 1963 by the Ordre National du Mérite |
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The Order was deprecated by decree on 3 December 1963, and superseded by the Ordre national du Mérite. Extant members may continue to display and wear their decorations.[2]