The National Order of Merit is a Senegalese medal instituted on 22 October 1960 and awarded to national and foreign citizens, within military and civil spheres, for meritorious service to the Republic of Senegal.
The Order has the following five ranks:
Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
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The ribbon of the National Order of Merit is green with a narrow yellow central stripe.
