National Order of Merit (Malta)
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The National Order of Merit is a state order of the Republic of Malta. The order is divided into four grades that may be awarded to Maltese citizens.
Quick Facts National Order of MeritOrdni Nazzjonali tal-Meritu, Awarded by Malta ...
National Order of Merit Ordni Nazzjonali tal-Meritu | |
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Awarded by Malta | |
Type | Order |
Motto | Virtute et Constantia |
Awarded for | Presidents, Prime Ministers, and distinguished services to Malta |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grades | Companion of Honour Companion Officer Member Honorary : Companion of Honour with Collar Companion of Honour Companion with Breast Star Companion Officer Member |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None (highest) [1] |
Next (lower) | Order of the Tribute to the Republic |
Ribbon bar of the order |
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The grade of Companion of Honour of the National Order of Merit is the highest honour that the government of Malta may confer upon its citizens. Citizens of other countries may be awarded the order on an honorary basis.