The Meritorious Service Medal is a senior level decoration presented to denote acts of meritorious service to a country that are worthy of recognition. The following is a list of meritorious service medals issued by various countries:
- Meritorious Service Medal (Canada), one of two Meritorious Service Decorations in Canada
- Meritorious Service Medal (China), second highest military decoration within the People's Liberation Army
- Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
- Meritorious Service Medal (Vietnam)
- NATO Meritorious Service Medal
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Services Medal) from Singapore, awarded to civilians
- Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Meritorious Services Medal (Military)) from Singapore
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