Merit, Medal for

Merit, Medal for

▪ American honour
      U.S. civilian decoration established in 1942 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to award civilians of the United States and its allies for exceptionally meritorious service or courageous acts in the furtherance of the war effort. No military personnel are eligible. Final authority to confer this award rests with the president. The badge consists of an eagle with outspread wings on a blue circle with 13 white stars.

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