- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 20/21 March 1971
- Country: Saudi Arabia
The Order of Merit (ميدالية الاستحقاق) was established on 20th or 21st March 1971 by King Faisal idn Abdulaziz by Council of Minister Decisions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The medal is awarded to civilians for outstanding service and exists in three classes. All initial appointments are for the Third (III) Class, with higher ones being achieved by promotion.
The Order of Merit Medal Design
The Order of Merit is circular and measures 35 mm wide. In the obverse is the inscription “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”.
The ribbon has outer green stripes and a central larger white stripe. The medal in I Class is struck in gold.
