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A Meritorious Service Medal is an award presented to denote acts of meritorious service, and sometimes gallantry, that are worthy of recognition. Notable medals with similar names include:

Singapore

• Pingat Jasa Gemilang, or Meritorious Services Medal, awarded to civilians in Singapore
• Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Services Medal (Military)) from Singapore

South Africa

• Meritorious Service Medal (Cape of Good Hope)
• Meritorious Service Medal (Natal)
• Meritorious Service Medal (South Africa)

United States

• Coast and Geodetic Survey Meritorious Service Medal
• Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Civilian Service Award
• Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
• Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal

Other countries

Alphabetical by country

• Meritorious Service Medal (Australia), awarded 1902–1975
• Medal of Military Merit (Belgium), or Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal (Canada), one of two meritorious service decorations in Canada
• Meritorious Service Medal (China), second highest military decoration for the People's Liberation Army
• Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Indian Army)
• Meritorious Service Medal (New Zealand)
• Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
• Meritorious Service Medal (Vietnam)
• NATO Meritorious Service Medal