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	Ottoman Decorations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		German medal bars have been seen with the Sanayi medal planchet suspended on a Liyakat ribbon, with the crossed sabers device of the Liyakat medal attached to the ribbon.
		The name of this medal was originally "Iftihar Madalyasi", which is the same name used earlier for the General Service Medal, but it was later changed to "Sanay-i Nefise Madalyasi" which translates roughly as "Medal of Beautiful Arts." It was generally referred to simply as the Sanayi Medal.
		The medal could be inherited by the families of recipients, and heirs could even be allowed to wear the medal upon official approval.
	www.turkishmedals.net /decorations.htm (1700 words)

	PCSD - Medals and Commendations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		The Medal of Honor is awarded to a member of the Department who is distinguished in a conspicuous manner through a specific act of gallantry and intrepidity, risking his or her life above and beyond the call of duty.
		The Medal of Valor is awarded to a member of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department who is distinguished by an act of gallantry while engaged in any action against an adversary of Pima County, the State of Arizona, or the United States of America.
		The Medal of Merit is awarded to a member of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department who is distinguished by an act of heroism not involving criminal action.
	www.pimasheriff.org /medals.htm (592 words)

	Rawdon: Medal of Merit, Volunteers of Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		Medal is held in the National Museum of Ireland.
		The medal is made of silver and is 35 mm in diameter.
		The act for which the medal was awarded is not known, but that typical for medals of this nature at that time were usually for saving the regimental colors.
	battleofcamden.org /meritmedal.htm (189 words)

	WAR MERIT MEDAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		It is a round medal with a facsimile of the War Merit Cross without swords, on the obverse, and on the reverse “FUR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939”.
		The medal was made of bronze and was usually very well produced.
		The medal was suspended from a ribbon comprising of stripes made up of red, white, broad fl with a central red lint.
	www.germandaggers.info /collectmedals6.htm (146 words)

	Fact Sheet: Lifesaving or Meritorious Action Awards
		The Honor Medal With Crossed Palms may be awarded in exceptional cases to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated both unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save life at extreme risk to self.
		The Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life at considerable risk to self.
		The Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed some outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.
	www.scouting.org /factsheets/02-521.html (658 words)

	Principalities
		The design of the medal was the same, although the suspension was different, but instead of crossed sabers, these were awarded with crossed swords on the ribbon ("mit gekreuztem Schwertern auf dem Band").
		For merit before the enemy, it was worn on the ribbon of the Honor Cross.
		The Merit Cross was established in four classes, with the 1st and 2nd Classes worn from the neck and the 3rd and 4th worn on the breast.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-medals/principalities.htm (1070 words)

	Legion Of Merit Service Medal Display Recognition
		The Legion of Merit is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States without reference to degree for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
		The decoration of the Legion of Merit, in the degrees of Commander, Officer, and Legionnaire, shall be awarded by the Secretary of Defense or his designee, after concurrence by the Secretary of State, to members of the armed forces of friendly foreign nations.
		Recommendations for awards of the Legion of Merit, in the degree of Chief Commander, to members of the armed forces of friendly foreign nations shall be submitted by the Secretary of Defense, after concurrence by the Secretary of State, to the President for his approval.
	www.amervets.com /replacement/lom.htm (1808 words)

	War Merit Medal
		The War Merit Medal was a round bronzed medal that featured a War Merit Cross without swords on the obverse and the phrase “Fur Kriegsverdienst” (for war merit) on the reverse.
		The War Merit Medal was to be a strictly civilian award.
		They were then awarded the War Merit Cross 1st Class without swords in ceremonies with their share of flair, and were allowed to display a banner to this effect.
	www.angelfire.com /nj/ww2/wmmpics.html (285 words)

	Certificate of Merit
		The Certificate of Merit was established by Act of Congress on March 3, 1847; the Certificate of Merit Medal was authorized by War Department General Orders Number 4, January 11, 1905.
		The Certificate of Merit is obsolete, but based on the fact that was ultimately replaced by the Distinguished Service Cross its order of precedence would be after the Medal of Honor and before all other decorations.
		The ribbon to the Certificate of Merit Medal consists of two sections of red, white and blue (with the blue on the outside and the red stripes separated by a narrow white stripe in the center of the ribbon).
	foxfall.com /fmd-army-com.htm (723 words)

	2006 Medals Ceremony»NYS Department of Correctional Services
		Full text of the citations for 2006 Medal of Merit recipients Sergeant Randy Bedore of Adirondack Correctional Facility, CO Bobbi Jo Facteau of Adirondack Correctional Facility, CO Carl Hilman of Elmira Corectional Facility, CO Randall Calhoun of Auburn Correctional Facility.
		Commissioner Glenn S. Goord presents the Medal of Merit to CO Bobbi Jo Facteau of Adirondack Correctional Facility.
		Attendees at the Department's annual Memorial Service and Medals Ceremony stood to applaud the four employees awarded the Medal of Merit during the event held at the Training Academy in Albany.
	www.docs.state.ny.us /PressRel/06MemorialMedals/Memorcut2006.htm (506 words)

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		The Charles Dick Medal of Merit was established in 1988 and is designed to recognize the contributions to the National Guard by elected representatives to legislative bodies at the state and national levels.
		The medal is named in honor of Major General Charles Dick, president of the National Guard Association of the United States from 1902 to 1909, a major general in the Ohio National Guard, a Congressman and later a Senator.
		The medal is attached to a gold and red ribbon and accompanied by a plate engraved with the recipients name all of which is encased in a wooden frame.
	www.ngaus.org /index.asp?bid=100 (605 words)

	Médaille militaire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Médaille militaire (Military Medal) is a decoration of the French Republic which was first instituted in 1852.
		The Médaille militaire is one of rarest French decorations to be bestowed upon foreigners, in contrast to such medals as the Croix de guerre.
		In addition to the individual medal, the Médaille militaire is also authorized as a unit award to those military commands who display the same criteria of bravery as would be required for the individual medal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Medal_of_Merit (387 words)

	Presidential Medal for Merit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Presidential Medal for Merit is one one of the highest civilian decoration of the United States.
		Proposals are considered by the Medal for Merit Board, numbering three members appointed by the President, of whom one is appointed by the President Chairman of the Board.
		The medal cannot be awarded for any relating to the prosecution of World War II subsequent to the cessation of hostilities (as proclaimed by Proclamation No. 2714 of December 31, 1946), and no proposal for an award for such services could be submitted after June 30, 1947.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Presidential_Medal_for_Merit (342 words)

	Military Medals of French Congo
		The medals of the Republic of Zaire (RZ) (1965-1997) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (1960-1965 and 1997-) are distinguished either by a change in the ribbon combination or by the reverse inscription or both.
		The Civic Merit, Agricultural Merit, Sport Merit and Arts and Sciences Merit medals exchange a blue ribbon stripe (DRC) for a green ribbon stripe (Zaire) and change the reverse inscription from the DRC to RZ.
		The three medals issued by Katanga during its brief period of declared independence (1960-1963) vary greatly in terms of both quality (much better) and appearance from the medals of the DRC and Zaire.
	www.emering.com /medals/french/demrepcongo.html (368 words)

	Medal of Merit 2001
		These Scouts were awarded the Medal for their bravery and good actions, as noted in the Youth Achievement Awards page.
		They were given the Medals at the Suffolk County Council Banquet and received an 11 minute standing ovation.
		Certificate in Hand and Medal on chest, they have been presented the Medal of Merit by the National Court of Honor.
	www.angelfire.com /ny/t888/photomom.htm (89 words)

	Medals
		The Guild Council Medal of Commendation is awarded by the Guild Council to individuals who continue to show dedication to the success and well being of the guild and its members.
		The Medal of Commendation can be awarded multiple times to an individual, multiple awards are denoted by a cluster of stars on the background of the ribbon.
		This medal is given out by the High Council in appreciation to those showing dedication and hard work for the Guild and our members.
	www.pofl.org /medals.asp (449 words)

	Knights Templar Medals of Merit
		The Silver Medal of Merit is hung from a plain red ribbon to commemorate the red cross worn upon the breast by our founding Knights.
		The Silver Medal of Merit with Honours is hung from a deep red ribbon to commemorate the blood spilt by our fallen brothers and sisters through history with two white edges to remind us of our Order's historic dual role as warrior Knights and Monks of peace.
		The medals are only awarded by the Magistral Grand Prior of the Holy Lands at an official ceremony held in an officially recognised church of worship.
	www.ordotempli.org /knights_templar_medals_of_merit.htm (518 words)

	Medal for Merit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		This medal shall be awarded only to those persons whose entire service, subsequent to the time of receipt of the citation, shall have been honorable.
		The New York State Medal for Merit may be awarded posthumously to a designated survivor of the deceased.
		Applications for the New York State Medal for Merit will be made by using DMNA Form 106B-R or by letter request to this DMNA, ATTN: MNHS-AD.
	www.dmna.state.ny.us /dmna/awards/mfm.html (309 words)

	The Medal of Merit
		1) The Medal of Merit of the Order of Saint Lucia herein called the "Medal of Merit" may be awarded in connection with the Order to any person who has performed long and meritorious service in the Arts, Sciences, Literature or other such fields to Saint Lucia.
		2) The Medal of Merit may be awarded in Gold or Silver.
		3) The Governor-General may award the Saint Lucia Medal of Merit to no more than five persons on the institution of the Order and not more than three in either of the Classes in any one year.
	www.stlucia.gov.lc /saint_lucia/constitution_of_the_order_of_saint_lucia/the_medal_of_merit.htm (96 words)

	New York State Medal for Merit
		The medal will be issued to recognize veterans whose service on federal active duty was honorable and who were recipients of a valor, achievement, commendation, or meritorious service decoration, of a lesser degree than required for award of the Conspicuous Service Cross, or whose service was in direct support of combat operations.
		Appropriate awards removed from the qualification list for the Conspicuous Service Cross are included on the qualification list for the Medal for Merit along with similar later awards.
		Individuals who have been awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross are not authorized to apply for the New York State Medal for Merit.
	www.veterans.state.ny.us /medalformerit.htm (285 words)

	MilitaryItems.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		The War Merit Cross with swords was a civilian award instituted in 1939.
		This medal was given for deeds which did not merit an iron cross.
		This is the most common style of medal.
	www.quanonline.com /military/military_reference/german/merit_medal.php (101 words)

	Truman Library - Presidential Medals and Awards Special Subject Guide
		For example, the Medal of Freedom could be awarded by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, or the Secretary of the Navy or by officials designated by the Secretaries.
		As a result, information pertaining to most of the medals and awards presented during the Truman administration will not be located at the Truman Library but at other National Archives facilities.
		For information about medals or awards relating to individuals, other than the Medal of Honor and the Medal for Merit, better resources are available elsewhere.
	www.trumanlibrary.org /hstpaper/medals.htm (611 words)

	Press releases and photos on the June 10, 2004, Memorial Service and Medals Ceremony
		Text of the citations for 2004 Medal of Honor Recipient Michael L. Williams and Medal of Merit recipients Michael Rybczynski, Andrew D. Dannheim, Paul J. O Connell, Michael F. Venne, Donald M. Ballard, David A. Buckbee, and Lawrence M. Ciaccia
		Clinton employee Paul J. O'Connell is congratulated by Lindsay Bombard after he received the Department's Medal of Merit for rescuing her from a riptide off the coast of Nicaragua.
		Buffalo Police Officer Franklin King congratulates Albion Correction Officer Michael Rybczynski, after the CO was awarded the Medal of Merit for coming to the officer's assistance in subduing a crack-crazed suspect.
	www.docs.state.ny.us /PressRel/04MemorialMedals/memorcut2004.html (561 words)

	War Merit Cross
		Due to the initial frequency with which the War Merit Cross was being awarded, especially among civilians, an erosion of its prestige began to take place.
		Uniquely, while other awards such as the Iron Cross were being modified to include only higher grades, the War Merit Cross was expanded in both directions.
		The Medal was to be a strictly civilian award.
	www.wehrmacht-awards.com /war_merit_cross/war_merit_medal.htm (250 words)

	Senator Kemp Hannon Awards Medal for Merit to Plainview Veterans
		In a recent ceremony held at the Plainview VFW 5942, Senator Kemp Hannon (Sixth Senate District) presented several of its members with the Medal for Merit (pictured left).
		The medal is issued to recognize veterans whose service on federal active duty was honorable and who were recipients of a valor, achievement, commendation, or meritorious service decoration, of a lesser degree than required for award of the Conspicuous Service Cross, or whose service was in direct support of combat operations.
		It is an honor, and a privilege to be able to recognize these veterans by awarding them with the NYS Medal for Merit," said Hannon.
	www.antonnews.com /plainviewoldbethpageherald/2006/10/06/news (303 words)

	Medal of Merit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		On May 25, 2004, Governor Bush signed into effect the Governor's Medal of Merit.
		This bill allows the Governor to present, in the name of the State of Florida, A Medal of Merit to:
		In the event of the death of the individual selected to receive the medal, the medal may be presented to a designated representative of the recipient.
	www.myflorida.com /medalofmerit/index.htm (205 words)

	Military Medals of Tunisia
		The medal is a ten-rayed green enamel star, which represents the various arms of the Tunisian government.
		Medal of the 1864 Expedition & Military Medal(1st Version 1956-57)
		Medal of Customs and Medal of Public Health
	www.emering.com /medals/french/tunisia.html (185 words)

	GSLC Medal of Merit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-08)
		The Medal of Merit is awarded to Scouts and Scouters who have performed some act of meritorious service above and beyond that normally expected of a youth or adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.
		This act may involve a lifesaving effort, but is not confined to lifesaving.
		It may also be awarded for any meritorious action using some aspect of Scouting skills or learning.
	www.gslc-bsa.org /awards/bravery/medal_of_merit.cfm (66 words)

	Nazi Merit Cross Medal: Kriegsverdienstkreuz - 1139
		First comissioned in 1939 for bravery and service, this perfect Nazi Merit Cross medal with its "crossed swords" was only awarded to Combatant soldiers.
		A similar medal, without the swords was awarded to civilians for outstanding servive, boosting moral etc. Although the ribbon is somewhat soiled, the bronze medal itself, is in wonderful condition.
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	www.rubylane.com /shops/yvonnes/item/1139 (125 words)

	U.S. Scouting Service Project: Knots - Medal of Merit
		Mike Walton (Settummanque) has prepared a sample Script of a presentation ceremony for awarding these Medals and/or Certificates.
		Click Here to download a file containing the script, which can be opened in most word processing programs.
		The IRS has not recognized the USSSP as a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations may not be tax deductible.
	www.usscouts.org /awards/medalofmerit.html (314 words)

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