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The Order of Merit is a British and Commonwealth Order bestowed by the Monarch. It was established in 1902 by King Edward VII (based on the Prussian Pour le Mérite) as a reward ...
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The Liverpool Scottish Order of Merit. The Liverpool Scottish Order of Merit is an award introduced by the Liverpool Scottish Regimental Council in 2007.

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Merit, The Order of, order founded by Edward VII in 1902. The order has two divisions: military and civil. The order is represented by a red and blue enamelled cross and a central blue medallion bearing the motto 'For Merit' in gold, encircled by a laurel wreath. The addition of two crossed swords indicates naval and military members. The order hangs from a red and blue ribbon. The order is limited to 24 people at any one time.