Order of Kuwait
Order of Kuwait | |
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Awarded by Kuwait | |
Type | Order |
Awarded for | Outstanding service to the nation |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Mubarak the Great |
The Order of Kuwait (Wisam al-Kuwait) is an award given by the State of Kuwait. It ranks below the Order of Mubarak the Great.[citation needed]
The Order of Kuwait was founded in 1974 by Amir Sabah III. It was reformed and modified in 1991.[citation needed] It is awarded "For outstanding service to the nation".[1]
Grades[]
The Order of Kuwait is awarded in one of eight grades. In descending order:[1][2]
- Riband of the Special Class
- 1st Class
- Medallion of the Special Class
- Medallion of the 1st Class
- 2nd Class
- 3rd Class
- 4th Class
- 5th Class
Insignia[]
Special Class | First Class |
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References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ^ "Kuwait: Order of Kuwait". Medals of the World. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
Categories:
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Kuwait
- Awards established in 1974
- 1974 establishments in Kuwait