- Source: Order of the Star of Ghana
The Order of the Star of Ghana is the second-highest award given by the Government of Ghana to any individual who had helped the cause of the country in one way or the other. Recipients of this award are decorated at a state function, chaired by the President of the Republic. It was the highest national award until 23 June 2008, when it was superseded by the Grand Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana.
Grades
Companion (CSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division
Officer (OSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division
Member (MSG) - Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division
Insignia
The Insignia comprises a seven-pointed star medal, 51 mm in diameter, hung on a ring and worn with a ribbon collar, along with a sash, pendant, and rosette. The ribbon is 35 mm wide with three equal stripes of red, yellow, and green. The sash measures 102 mm in width. The Companion wears it over the right shoulder, while the Officer and Member wear it over the left. The order is awarded in three classes:
Companion (CSG)
18 Carat Gold Medal
Obverse: Features a flying eagle and star facing left, set in white gold on a yellow gold medal.
Reverse: Encircling the Coat of Arms of Ghana is the inscription 'Companion of the Order of the Star of Ghana.'
Officer (OSG)
In silver with gold centre
Member (MSG)
In silver
Recipients
Companions of the Star of Ghana (CSG)
Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia (2000)
Queen Elizabeth II (2007) (Honorary)
Charles III (2018) (Honorary)
Major Seth Anthony (2006)
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (2008)
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (2008)
Alhaji Aliu Mahama (2008)
Professor John Evans Atta Mills (2008)
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan (2015)
Michael Adenyi Ishola Adenuga Jnr (2016)
Alassane Ouattara (2017) (Honorary division)
Mohammed VI of Morocco (2017)
Sun Baohong (2017) (Honorary division)
Giorgio Napolitano (2006) Honorary (President of Italy 2006–2015)
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands (2008) Honorary
William Ruto (2024)
See also
Orders, decorations, and medals of Ghana
References
Royal Collection (UK), Order of the Star of Ghana
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