The (Order of Military Merit) was a ministerial order of merit of France created on 22 March 1957 to recognize the contributions of active members of the military reserves during times of peace. The order was administered and awarded the Ministry of Defence. The order was created to replace the established in 1934. Holders of the Cross were made members of the , bronze holders as knights, silver holders as officers, and gold holders as commanders.
The Order was deprecated by decree on 3 December 1963, and superseded by the . Extant members may continue to display their decorations.
Classes The Order has three classes: Commandeur (Commander) Officier (Officer) Chevalier (Knight)
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