United Kingdom: Order of Merit

Ribbon: Half blue, half crimson.

Instituted: 23 June 1902 by King Edward VII.

Awarded: For eminent service in the armed forces or achievement in the arts, literature or sciences.

Grades: 1, in Civil and Military Divisions.

Post-nominal letters: OM.

Civil Military
Edward VII Edward VII, Obverse Edward VII, Reverse
George V Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
George VI Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Elizabeth II Elizabeth II, Obverse Elizabeth II, Reverse
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