Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is one of Germany’s highest civilian honors, awarded for outstanding service to the nation in political, economic, social, or intellectual fields.
All labels observed (18)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T40842 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Context triple: [Angela Merkel, awardReceived, Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany]
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A.
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit is a highly prestigious British honor awarded to individuals of exceptional distinction in the arts, sciences, literature, and public service.
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B.
Légion d'honneur
The Légion d'honneur is France’s highest order of merit, awarded for outstanding military or civil achievements.
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C.
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star is a high-ranking Japanese honor awarded by the government for distinguished achievements in international relations, culture, and public service.
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D.
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
The Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur is the knight rank of France’s highest order of merit, awarded for distinguished military or civil achievements.
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E.
Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
The Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction is the highest grade of the United States’ foremost civilian honor, reserved for individuals who have made especially eminent contributions to the security or national interests of the country, world peace, or other significant public or private endeavors.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Target entity description: The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is one of Germany’s highest civilian honors, awarded for outstanding service to the nation in political, economic, social, or intellectual fields.
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A.
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit is a highly prestigious British honor awarded to individuals of exceptional distinction in the arts, sciences, literature, and public service.
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B.
Légion d'honneur
The Légion d'honneur is France’s highest order of merit, awarded for outstanding military or civil achievements.
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C.
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star is a high-ranking Japanese honor awarded by the government for distinguished achievements in international relations, culture, and public service.
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D.
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
The Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur is the knight rank of France’s highest order of merit, awarded for distinguished military or civil achievements.
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E.
Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
The Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction is the highest grade of the United States’ foremost civilian honor, reserved for individuals who have made especially eminent contributions to the security or national interests of the country, world peace, or other significant public or private endeavors.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
civilian order of merit
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state decoration ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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surface form:
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the FRG
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany ⓘ
surface form:
Großkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
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| awardedBy |
Germany
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surface form:
Federal Republic of Germany
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| awardedFor |
longstanding and exceptional public service
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outstanding achievements in culture and science ⓘ outstanding achievements in social engagement ⓘ promoting Germany’s international reputation ⓘ |
| awardFor |
economic merit
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intellectual merit ⓘ outstanding service to the nation ⓘ political merit ⓘ social merit ⓘ |
| conferredBy | decree of the Federal President ⓘ |
| country |
Germany
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surface form:
Federal Republic of Germany
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| eligibility |
civilians
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foreign nationals ⓘ military personnel ⓘ |
| established | 1951 ⓘ |
| establishedBy |
Federal President Theodor Heuss
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Germany ⓘ
surface form:
Federal Republic of Germany
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| gradeOf |
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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| hasRecipientCategory |
German citizens
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heads of state ⓘ high-ranking foreign dignitaries ⓘ |
| higherThan | Grand Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany ⓘ |
| includesInsignia |
badge worn on a sash
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breast star ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | federal level of Germany ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Act on Titles, Orders and Decorations of 1951 ⓘ |
| lowerThan |
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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| orderMotto |
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany)
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| partOf |
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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| presenter | President of Germany ⓘ |
| rank | one of the highest classes of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany ⓘ |
| ribbonColor | red with gold-black-white stripes (typical Order of Merit ribbon pattern) ⓘ |
| status | currently awarded ⓘ |
| symbolizes | recognition of exceptional contributions to the Federal Republic of Germany ⓘ |
| typeOf | order of merit decoration ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Description of subject: The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is one of Germany’s highest civilian honors, awarded for outstanding service to the nation in political, economic, social, or intellectual fields.
Referenced by (60)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Cross of Merit 1st Class
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hasHigherAward
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Grand Cross Special Class
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alsoKnownAs
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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this entity surface form:
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross Special Class
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rankAbove
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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this entity surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross 1st Class
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higherRank
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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subject surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
this entity surface form:
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross 1st Class
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higherRank
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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subject surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross 1st Class
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lowerRank
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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subject surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
this entity surface form:
Grand Cross 2nd Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cross 1st Class
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alsoKnownAs
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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subject surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
this entity surface form:
Großkreuz 1. Klasse des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Grand Cross 1st Class
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alsoKnownAs
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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subject surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
this entity surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the FRG
Grand Cross 1st Class
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relatedAward
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Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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subject surface form:
Grand Cross 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
this entity surface form:
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Grand Cross
subject surface form:
Grand Cross of the Order of the Federal Republic of Germany
this entity surface form:
Großkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland