A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include:
Singapore Pingat Jasa Gemilang, or Meritorious Services Medal, awarded to civilians in Singapore Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Services Medal (Military)) from Singapore
South Africa Meritorious Service Medal (Cape of Good Hope) Meritorious Service Medal (Natal) Meritorious Service Medal (South Africa)
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Meritorious Service Medal Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Civilian Service Award Meritorious Service Medal (United States) Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal
Other countries
Meritorious Service Medal (Australia), awarded 1902–1975 Medal of Military Merit (Belgium), or Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (Canada), one of two meritorious service decorations in Canada Meritorious Service Medal (China), second highest military decoration for the People's Liberation Army Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Indian Army) Meritorious Service Medal (New Zealand) Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom) Meritorious Service Medal (Vietnam) NATO Meritorious Service Medal