Ordre du Mérite Civil
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The Ordre du Mérite civil (Order of Civil Merit) of France was created on 14 October 1957 to reward individuals who have rendered services reported to the state as part of the Ministry of Interior
, or to departments, municipalities and public institutions. The order is managed by the Interior minister, assisted by a Council of the Order.
The Order has three classes:
The Order was deprecated by decree on 3 December 1963, and superseded by the Ordre national du Mérite
. Extant members may continue to display their decorations.
Minister of the Interior (France)
The Minister of the Interior in France is one of the most important governmental cabinet positions, responsible for the following:* The general interior security of the country, with respect to criminal acts or natural catastrophes...
, or to departments, municipalities and public institutions. The order is managed by the Interior minister, assisted by a Council of the Order.
The Order has three classes:
- Commandeur (Commander)
- Officier (Officer)
- Chevalier (Knight)
The Order was deprecated by decree on 3 December 1963, and superseded by the Ordre national du Mérite
Ordre National du Mérite
The Ordre national du Mérite is an Order of State awarded by the President of the French Republic. It was founded on 3 December 1963 by President Charles de Gaulle...
. Extant members may continue to display their decorations.