The National Order of Merit (French: Ordre du Mérite National) is an order of merit awarded for all manner of services to Algeria.

It was instituted 2 January 1984 and is quite complex, with three classes of 'Dignity' (each with collar, sash with badge and star), as well as Commander, Officer and Knight grades.

[1][2] Sadr Athir Foreign personalities: Algerian personalities: Achir