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Order of Merit - Definition and Overview

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The Order of Merit is a British Order (decoration). It was established in 1902 by King Edward VII as a reward for distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. The rarer military awards were distinguished from the civil by having a pair of crossed swords behind the central medallion.

The order is limited to the Sovereign and twenty-four members, but additional foreigners may be added as "honorary members." From the beginning the order is open to women; Florence Nightingale was the first woman to receive the order, in 1907. The order confers no knighthood or other status, but recipients of this one-class order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "OM". The badge has the appearance of a red cross surmounted by a golden crown. The ribbon is red and blue.

Order of Merit medal of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, displayed in the Royal Society, London
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Order of Merit medal of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, displayed in the Royal Society, London

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Example Usage of Order

colintimberlake: @chokewho I say give Hardy his shot, then line up Fitch, Kos and Thiago Alves at GSP for a 2nd round, in that Order.
HomePartner: @rachnicole @robhahn @jeffx I would like to change my Order to an XS leopard print. http://bit.ly/1CPJpd
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