The Order of Merit of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (german: Verdienstorden des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a civil

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV; ; nds, Mäkelborg-Vörpommern), also known by its anglicized name Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania, is a state in the north-east of Germany. Of the country's sixteen states, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ranks 14th in po ...

. The award is presented to men and women for exceptional performance over a long period of time, or an extraordinary individual performance for the benefit of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Founded in 2001 and first presented in 2002, the order may be presented to up to 20 persons per year.

Notable recipients

*Reinhart Kny, President of

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References

External links

Der Verdienstorden des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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Culture of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 2001 establishments in Germany