Orders, decorations, and medals of Namibia

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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,[1] the prisons service,[2] and the fire services.[3]

These honours and awards superseded those used by the then territory of South West Africa before independence in 1990.

Orders[]

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The following orders are conferred by the President of Namibia:[4]

  • 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[]

  • Namibia Independence medal.png Independence Medal (1995) — to commemorate the independence of Namibia in 1990.
  • Namibia Liberational Medal.png Liberation Medal (1995) — for services connected with the liberation of Namibia from South African administration.

Namibian Defence Force[]

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The Namibian Defence Force has the following decorations and medals:

  • Namibian Cross for Bravery Ribbon (Gold).png Namibian Cross for Bravery: Gold
  • Namibian Cross for Bravery Ribbon (Silver).png Namibian Cross for Bravery: Silver
  • Namibian Cross for Bravery: Bronze

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  • NDF Campaign Medal.png Campaign Medal — for service in military operations, e.g. in East Timor and Sierra Leone.
  • NDF Medal of Honour.png Medal of Honour — presented to the next-of-kin of NDF personnel who are killed on service.
  • NDF commendation ribbon.png Commendation Medal — Awarded to NDF officers of ranks of Colonel and above, recognition of exceptional service, loyalty and diligence.
  • Mandume Ya Ndemufayo Operation ribbon.png Operation Mandume campaign Medal[5]— Awarded to NDF Personnel that participated in anti UNITA cross border operations.

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  • 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.

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Namibian Army[]

The Namibian Army has the following decorations and medals:

  • Army Pioneer Medal ribbon.png Army Pioneer Medal[6]— Awarded to Army personnel that were the pioneers of the Army in 1990
  • Army Ten Years Service Medal Ribbon.png Army 10 years service Medal[7]
  • Army Twenty Years Service Medal Ribbon.png Army 20 years service Medal[8]
  • Army Commendation Medal

Namibian Navy[]

The Namibian Navy has the following decorations and medals:

  • Navy Pioneer Medal[9]
  • Southern Cross Medal[10]
  • Navy Cross Medal[11]
  • Gold Star Medal[12]
  • Sacharia Medal[13]
  • Achievement Medal [14]
  • Ten Year Service[15]
  • 750 Days at Sea Service Medal[16]
  • 250 Days at Sea Service Medal[17]

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
  • NAF Air Force exemplary medal.png Air Force Commander's Exemplary Medal
  • NAF Air Cadre Medal.png Air Cadre Medal
  • NAF Air Longevity Medal.png Air Force Longevity Medal

Namibian Police Force[]

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The Namibian Police Force has the following decorations and medals[18]

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • President's Shottist Medal (2003- ) — for the winners of the annual shooting championships.

References[]

  1. ^ Namibia Central Intelligence Service Regulations (Government Gazette 1876 (5 June 1998))
  2. ^ Regulations for the Administration and Control of the Namibian Prisons Service (Government Gazette 2643 (8 November 2001))
  3. ^ Local Authorities Fire Brigade Services Act 2006 (Government Gazette 3760 (29 December 2006))
  4. ^ Proclamation No 2 of 1995 Archived 2013-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (Government Gazette 1048 (17 March 1995))
  5. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/gen-kadhila
  6. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/gen-kadhila
  7. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/gen-kadhila
  8. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/gen-kadhila
  9. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  10. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  11. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  12. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  13. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  14. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  15. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  16. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/permanent-secretary
  17. ^ http://www.mod.gov.na/documents/264813/286599/profile+of+Bamba+navy+commander.pdf/da0fd5bb-9c27-48f2-af75-dfa20e658438
  18. ^ Regulations relating to the award of decorations and medals to members of the Namibian Police Force (Government Gazette 2997 (20 June 2003)

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