Medal of Merit (East Timor)

The Medal of Merit (Portuguese: Medalha de Mérito) is a state decoration of East Timor. Established in 2009, it may be awarded to East Timorese and foreign civilian and military personnel.

Medal of Merit
Medalha de Mérito
Ribbon bar of the medal
Awarded forRecognition of significant contributions to national peace and stability.[1]
CountryEast Timor
Presented bythe President of East Timor
EligibilityCivilians and military personnel including foreigners[1]
Established11 February 2009[1]
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Timor-Leste[2]
Next (lower)Timor Leste Solidarity Medal[2]

Criteria and award procedure

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The Medal of Merit recognizes civilians and military personnel, both East Timorese and foreign citizens, who have made significant contributions to national peace and stability.[1]

The process for awarding the medal begins with a nomination from civil and military forces, by the departments of the Public Administration, and by civil society in general, which are sent to the Office of the President of East Timor. The President selects the recipients of the medal, as supported by the Medal of Merit Committee. The President may bestow, on an exceptional basis, this decoration without following the standard award procedures.[1]

Notable recipients

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "DECREE-LAW No. 15/2009 of March 18 REGARDING THE AWARDING OF MEDALS" (PDF). JORNAL DA REPÚBLICA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Journal de República Série I, N.° 22\page=4879" (PDF). 15 June 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  3. ^ Australian Government, Department of Defence. "Australian Operation in East Timor - Department of Defence". Defence.gov.au. Retrieved 7 November 2012.