National Order of Merit (Gabon)

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National Order of Merit
Ordre National du Mérite
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Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
Awarded by  Gabon
TypeNational order
StatusActive
Grand MasterPresident of Gabon
Grades
Grand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Equatorial Star
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Ribbon of the order

The National Order of Merit (French: Ordre National du Mérite) is a state order of the Gabonese Republic. The Order was instituted in 1971 and is awarded in five grades to both Gabonese and foreign nationals.[1] It rewards civil and military services as well as professional practice dedicated to the State. The Grand Master of the Gabonese National Order of Merit is the Head of the Gabonese State.

Grades[]

Ribbons of the National Order of Merit
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Grand Cross
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Grand Officer
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Commander
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Officer
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Knight

Recipients[]

Among the recipients are:

References[]

  1. ^ "DES DECORATIONS ETRANGERES". semon.fr. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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