Ordre du Mérite saharien
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The Ordre du Mérite saharien was a French honorific order created to recognize civil and military services related to the Sahara region, later superseded by the Ordre national du Mérite.
Aliases (1)
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
French order of merit
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| awardFor |
distinguished service in Saharan territories
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| awardingBody |
French Republic
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| country |
France
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| dissolved |
1963
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| eligibility |
French citizens
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civilian → foreign nationals → military personnel → |
| establishedBy |
French government
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| field |
colonial administration
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economic development in Saharan regions → military operations → scientific and technical work in the Sahara → |
| follows |
French system of orders, decorations and medals
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| hasGrade |
Chevalier
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Commandeur → Officier → |
| inception |
1958
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| languageOfName |
French
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| namedAfter |
Sahara Desert
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| partOf |
French honors system
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| purpose |
recognition of civil services related to the Sahara
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recognition of military services related to the Sahara → |
| regionServed |
Sahara
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| replacedBy |
Ordre national du Mérite
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| status |
defunct
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| successor |
Ordre national du Mérite
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| translation |
Order of Saharan Merit
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Ordre national du Mérite
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replaces |
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Ordre du Mérite saharien
("Order of Saharan Merit")
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translation |