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Certificate of Merit Medal

Explore the Certificate of Merit Medal ribbon, its official award references, and an oversized wall display concept.

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About this ribbon

The certificate originated 3 March 1847; the physical medal was authorized by WD GO 4 on 11 January 1905. Reinstatement set 22 June 1874 as earliest action date but official Army history documents earlier exceptions. Discontinued by 9 July 1918 act. No simplified complete qualifying-service window is asserted.

Catalog associations: Army. Historical or discontinued award retained for veterans and families. Branch associations are browsing guidance; other service awards may also appear in a veteran’s record.

Service years and award dates

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Research notes and remaining questions

Complete qualifying-action calendar including Mexican War service, later reinstatement and exceptions requires archival verification.

Official award references

Consult the applicable service guidance for eligibility, precedence and authorized devices.

AMEDD Center of History & Heritage — Certificate of Merit ↗Paragraphs on WD GO 4, 11 January 1905; 1874 reinstatement boundary; 1918 discontinuation

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