Order of Merit (Luminerra)

Order of Merit
Order of Merit Medal
Awarded by Lumenic Legion
Eligibility	Any active duty or reserve member of the Lumenic Legion
Awarded for	In recognition of exceptional meritorious conduct and outstanding achievements performed in service to the Lumenic Legion
Status	Currently Awarded
Statistics
Established	1 January, 1889
Precedence
Next (higher)	Combat Cross First Class
Equivalent	None
Next (lower)	Distinguished Service Award Royal Guard Distinguished Service Award Army Distinguished Service Award Armada Distinguished Service Award Air Force Distinguished Service Award
Order of Merit Ribbon

The Order of Merit is a military award issued to members of the Lumenic Legion for "exceptional meritorious conduct and outstanding achievements performed in service to the Lumenic Legion". It can awarded during peace time or times of war, and is the highest non-combat oriented awarded that can be bestowed by the Lumenic Legion during peacetime. In addition, it is the highest award that can be bestowed by the Lumenic government to foreign military and political figures.

Awarding and eligibility

The Order of Merit is typically awarded to general officers in all four branches of Lumenic service who have occupied senior command positions, and is also commonly awarded to officers serving in senior staff positions within their branch of service. It is sometimes also awarded to warrant officers who hold command positions as part of their area of responsibility. In addition, the Order of Merit can be awarded to non-commissioned officers of extreme rank. Traditionally, the highest ranking non-commissioned officer of a branch of service may receive the Order of Merit upon retirement form active service.