Order of Merit, theˌOrder of ˈMerit, the (abbreviation OM) 
a special honour given to British people who have done something unusually good in military or civilian life. Only 24 people have the Order of Merit at any one time. → Companion of Honour
a special honour given to British people who have done something unusually good in military or civilian life. Only 24 people have the Order of Merit at any one time. → Companion of Honour