Ordre national du Mérite facts for kids

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The Ordre national du Mérite ( English: National Order of Merit) is a French order of merit with membership given by the President of the French Republic, founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle. It is usually only for French citizens.

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Reverse of the Knight's insignia of the Order
US Navy Admiral Frank Bowman, an Officier of the Ordre national du Mérite

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