The National Medal For Merit ( ro, Medalia națională "Pentru Merit") is a
state decoration
A state decoration is an object, such as a medal or the insignia of an Order (distinction), order, that is awarded by a sovereign state to honor the recipient. The term includes:
*Civil awards and decorations
*Military awards and decorations
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which is part of the
National System of Decorations of
Romania
Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central Europe, Central, Eastern Europe, Eastern, and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, S ...
. It is the sixth highest honour awarded by Romania ranking just behind the
Medal of Faithful Service
The Medal of Faithful Service ( ro, Medalia națională "Serviciul Credincios") was instituted by King Carol I in April 1878. In early 1948, together with the Order, Cross and all the traditional Romanian orders was disbanded by the communist a ...
and ahead of the
.
Criteria and composition
The National Medal for Merit may be awarded to recognise important services rendered to Romania during peace or war. It is equivalent in importance and is awarded for similar achievements as the
National Order for Merit, but is granted to those who lack higher education. The medal is limited to 7,200 living recipients across the first and second classes. There is no limit on the number of third class medals. Awards are limited by grade and division as follows:
[
*First Class medal, 2,000 civilian and 400 military
*Second Class medal, 4,000 civilian and 800 military
*Third Class medal, no limits
]
References
External links
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{{Romanian National Decorations System
Orders, decorations, and medals of Romania