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The Zimbabwe Order of Merit is a Zimbabwean order of merit that is awarded to both civilians and military personnel for service to Zimbabwe.

Institution
The Zimbabwe Order of Merit replaced the Rhodesian Legion of Merit of the Rhodesian honours system in 1981.

Classes
Like the Rhodesian Legion of Merit, there were 5 classes of the order:


 * Grand Commander (GCZM)
 * Grand Officer (GZM)
 * Commander (CZM)
 * Officer (OZM)
 * Member (MZM)

The President of Zimbabwe is the Grand Commander of the order. Recipients of the order are entitled to the post-nominals above.