User:ISUtahraptor/Zimbabwe Order of Merit
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| Order of Merit | |
|---|---|
| Type | order |
| Awarded for | eminent achievement and for services to Zimbabwe or humanity in general. |
| Presented by |  Zimbabwe |
| Post-nominals | Dependent on grade |
| Established | 1980 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Gold Cross of Zimbabwe |
| Next (lower) | Liberation Decoration |
The Zimbabwe Order of Merit is a Zimbabwean order of merit that is awarded to both civilians and military personnel for service to Zimbabwe.
Institution[edit]
The Zimbabwe Order of Merit replaced the Rhodesian Legion of Merit of the Rhodesian honours system in 1981.
Classes[edit]
Like the Rhodesian Legion of Merit, there were 5 classes of the order:
- Grand Commander (GCZM)
- Grand Officer (GZM)
- Commander (CZM)
- Officer (OZM)
- Member (MZM)
The President of Zimbabwe is the Grand Commander of the order. Recipients of the order are entitled to the post-nominals above.