order of merit

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OM a special honour given to British people who have done something unusually good in military or civilian life. Only 24 people have the Order of Merit at any one time
{i} British honor established in 1902 by King Edward VII which is awarded for high position or distinguished service in any field (military forces, science, art, literature etc.)
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