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[[File:ORDER OF MERIT.jpg|thumb|Drape medal for the military version of the Order of Merit]] | [[File:ORDER OF MERIT.jpg|thumb|Drape medal for the military version of the Order of Merit]] | ||
The '''Order of Merit''' is a now | The '''Order of Merit''' is a now disused [[Orders of Westarctica|Order of Chivalry]] of [[Westarctica]]. Established as one of the four original Orders of Westarctica, it was intended to recognize substantial accomplishments in areas such as the arts and sciences. Knighthoods in the order have not been issued since 2005, and its function has been replaced by the honors system instituted as part of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps]]. | ||
==Creation of the order== | ==Creation of the order== | ||
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The second honor was bestowed upon the [[Duke of Ravencroft]] (while he was still a Marquis) in recognition of his service and dedication to [[Westarctica]]. | The second honor was bestowed upon the [[Duke of Ravencroft]] (while he was still a Marquis) in recognition of his service and dedication to [[Westarctica]]. | ||
===Current Status=== | |||
The Order is now considered disused; its function having been replaced by the [[Honored Citizen System]]. The Order of Merit will still be considered active until it is either abolished, or there are no living members; in which case it will be considered dormant. | |||
===List of Knights=== | ===List of Knights=== | ||