This award is conferred by the Sovereign in exercise of the Royal Prerogative to persons who have rendered exceptionally meritorious service to the Crown, in armed services or towards the advancement of arts, literature and science, or to persons upon whom the Sovereign sees fit to confer the honour. Background. The Order of Military Merit (ORMM), created in 1972, recognizes conspicuous merit and exceptional service by active members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Order is awarded to those “who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and the nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions, or other merits”. The Order of Merit (French: Ordre du Mérite) is an order of merit recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. As the Order of Merit is open to the citizens of sixteen different countries, each with their own system of orders, decorations, and medals, the order's place of precedence varies from country to country. Eligibility and criteria. Appointments to the Order are in The Sovereign's personal gift and ministerial advice is not required. Media in category "Members of the Order of Merit" The following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Honorary members. DPMC serves the Executive, Governor-General, Prime Minister and Cabinet, through the provision of impartial advice and support. The New Zealand Order of Merit was instituted by Royal Warrant dated 30 May 1996. The Order of Merit was instituted by King Edward VII in 1902, on the occasion of his coronation. There are 26 current Members of the Order.

Appointment to the rank of Member of the Order of Military Merit recognizes outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility. The Order of Merit (French: Ordre du Mérite) is an award, for notable work in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture.The order was set up in 1902, by Edward VII.Membership of the order is a personal gift of its Sovereign (the monarch does not take advice from politicians about who should be a member). The Order of Merit, founded in 1902 by King Edward VII, is a special mark of honour conferred by The Sovereign on individuals of exceptional distinction in the arts, learning, sciences and other areas. The Order of Merit (French: Ordre du Mérite) is an award, for notable work in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture.The order was set up in 1902, by Edward VII.Membership of the order is a personal gift of its Sovereign (the monarch does not take advice from politicians about who should be a member). Precedence. There have been no honorary members of the Order of Merit since the death of the last such member, Nelson Mandela, in December 2013.