Hessian Order of Merit [SEP] conferred by
Hessian Order of Merit
The Hessian Order of Merit () is a civil order of merit, and the highest award of the German State of Hesse. The order was established 1 December 1989.
Criteria.
The order is presented by the Minister-President of Hesse based on nominations from citizens, though self-nominations are not permitted. The order honours men and women for outstanding contributions to Hesse and may be awarded without regard to residence or citizenship. The order is presented in two classes, the first class
police services. The decoration may also be conferred on general officers during for exceptional leadership during times of war, provided their services to date have already received recognition with appointment to the Order of the Throne.
Order of Military Merit (1976–present).
"Wissam al-Istihkak al-Askari" ("the Order of Military Merit") was founded by King Hassan II on 12 April 1976 to replace the senior classes of the older "Sharifian Order of Military Merit" on its re-organization. Conferred for