Certificate of Merit Medal
The Certificate of Merit Medal was a military decoration of the United States Army that was issued between the years of 1905 and 1918. The Certificate of Merit Medal replaced the much older Certificate of Merit which was authorized by the United States Congress on March 3, 1847.
| Certificate of Merit Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse of the Certificate of Merit Medal | |
| Type | Military medal (Decoration) |
| Presented by | Department of War |
| Status | Obsolete |
| Established | March 3, 1847 |
| Last awarded | May 1918 (Last recognized act) May 1919 (Last medal presented) |
| Total | 1,211 |
Certificate of Merit Medal ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Medal of Honor |
| Equivalent | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Next (lower) | Campaign and medals |
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