- Source: Orders, decorations, and medals of Namibia
The Republic of Namibia has an honours system comprising orders, medals, military decorations, and police decorations. Legislation also provides for the establishment of decorations and medals for the intelligence service, the prisons service, and the fire services.
These honours and awards superseded those used by the then territory of South West Africa before independence in 1990.
Orders
The following orders are conferred by the President of Namibia:
Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia mirabilis (1995- ) — for the President and other heads of state.
Most Brilliant Order of the Sun (1995 -) — for meritorious service.
Most Excellent Order of the Eagle (1995 -) — for diplomatic services.
Order of the Mukorob (1995 -) — for meritorious military service.
Most Distinguished Order of Namibia (1995 -) — for meritorious service.
Medals
Independence Medal (1995) — to commemorate the independence of Namibia in 1990.
Liberation Medal (1995) — for services connected with the liberation of Namibia from South African administration.
Namibian Defence Force
The Namibian Defence Force has the following decorations and medals:
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Gold
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Silver
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Bronze
---
Campaign Medal — for service in military operations, e.g. in East Timor and Sierra Leone.
Medal of Honour — presented to the next-of-kin of NDF personnel who are killed on service.
Commendation Medal — Awarded to NDF officers of ranks of Colonel and above, recognition of exceptional service, loyalty and diligence.
Operation Mandume campaign Medal— Awarded to NDF Personnel that participated in anti UNITA cross border operations.
---
Service Medal: Gold — for 30 years service in the NDF.
Service Medal: Silver — for 20 years service in the NDF.
Service Medal: Bronze — for 10 years service in the NDF.
---
Namibian Champion Shot Medal — for the winners of the annual shooting championships. This is the equivalent of the Queen's Medal for Champion Shots in the United Kingdom, the Commandant General's Medal, and the SADF Champion Shot Medal in South Africa.
= Namibian Army
=The Namibian Army has the following decorations and medals:
Army Pioneer Medal— Awarded to Army personnel that were the pioneers of the Army in 1990
Army 10 years service Medal
Army 20 years service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
= Namibian Navy
=The Namibian Navy has the following decorations and medals:
Navy Pioneer Medal
Southern Cross Medal
Navy Cross Medal
Gold Star Medal
Sacharia Medal
Achievement Medal
Ten Year Service
750 Days at Sea Service Medal
250 Days at Sea Service Medal
= Namibian Air Force
=The Namibian Air Force has the following decorations and medals:
Air Force Pioneer Medal
Air Force 10 years service Medal
Air Force 20 years service Medal
Air Force Commander's Exemplary Medal
Air Cadre Medal
Air Force Longevity Medal
Namibian Police Force
The Namibian Police Force has the following decorations and medals
NP Cross of Honour (CH) (2003- ) — for a very exceptional death-defying act of conspicuous bravery.
NP Cross for Bravery (CB) (2003- ) — for an act of bravery in great danger.
Decoration for Outstanding Meritorious Svce of the Highest Order (OMS) (2003- ) — for outstanding meritorious service of the highest order (officers only).
Decoration for Outstanding Meritorious Service and Utmost Devotion to Duty (DSD) (2003- ) — for outstanding meritorious service and utmost devotion to duty (other ranks only).
Commendation Medal (2003- ) — for special service of a high order.
---
Campaign Medal (2003- ) — for service in operations.
Medal of Honour (2003- ) — presented to the next-of-kin of NPF personnel who are killed in the execution of their duties.
Wound Medal (2003- ) — for being severely wounded in the execution of duty.
---
NP Service Medal: Gold (2003- ) — for 30 years service in the NPF.
NP Service Medal: Silver (2003- ) — for 20 years service in the NPF.
NP Service Medal: Bronze (2003- ) — for 10 years service in the NPF.
Reservist Medal (2003- ) — for 5 years service as a police reservist.
Honourable Discharge Medal (2003- ) — awarded on honourable discharge from the NPF.
---
President's Shottist Medal (2003- ) — for the winners of the annual shooting championships.
References
External links
South African Medals Website
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Namibia
- List of military decorations
- Australian honours and awards system
- Order of the Sun
- Canadian honours order of wearing
- Awards and decorations received by Kim Jong Il
- List of highest military decorations by country
- New Zealand honours order of wearing
- Ordre des Palmes académiques
- Awards and decorations received by Kim Il Sung
