The National Medal for Merit may be awarded to recognise important services rendered to Romania during peace or war. It is equivalent in importance and is awarded for similar achievements as the
National Order for Merit, but is granted to those who lack higher education. The medal is limited to 7,200 living recipients across the first and second classes. There is no limit on the number of third class medals. Awards are limited by grade and division as follows: • First Class medal, 2,000 civilian and 400 military • Second Class medal, 4,000 civilian and 800 military • Third Class medal, no limits == References ==