Order of Merit of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Order of Merit of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (German: Verdienstorden des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a civil order of merit, and the highest award of the German State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The award is presented to men and women for exceptional performance over a long period of time, or an extraordinary individual performance for the benefit of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Founded in 2001 and first presented in 2002, the order may be presented to up to 20 persons per year.[1]

Order of Merit of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Verdienstorden des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Badge and ribbon of the order
Awarded by the Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
TypeCivil order of merit
Established23 April 2001
CountryGermany
Awarded forOutstanding service to the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Grand MasterManuela Schwesig
GradesMember

Ribbon bar of the order

Notable recipients

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References

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  1. ^ "Gesetz über den Verdienstorden des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern". beck-online. 23 April 2001. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
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