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Orders, Decorations, And Medals Of Sierra Leone
The present system of orders, decorations, and medals of Sierra Leone was introduced when the country became a republic in 1971. Prior to that, medals were issued for the Dominion of Sierra Leone. Awardees are entitled to post-nominal letters. The awards include: * Order of the Republic (three classes) * Order of the Rokel (five classes) * Decoration of Honour * National Award Medal * Presidential Award (Gold or Silver) See also * Medals of Sierra Leone (1961–1971) A number of new Sierra Leonean medals were instituted in the decade from 1961, when the country gained independence, until 1971, when Sierra Leone was declared a republic. Background On 27 April 1961, Sierra Leone, until then a British colony, ... References External links Orders, Decorations and Medals of Sierra Leoneat ''Medals of the World'' at the ''Orders, Decorations and Medals Website'' at ''World Awards'' at ''Militaria'' {{Orders-medals-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medals Of Sierra Leone (1961–1971)
A number of new Sierra Leonean medals were instituted in the decade from 1961, when the country gained independence, until 1971, when Sierra Leone was declared a republic. Background On 27 April 1961, Sierra Leone, until then a British colony, became an independent Dominion within the Commonwealth, retaining Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State, with the title Queen of Sierra Leone. This status continued until 19 April 1971 when the country became a republic within the Commonwealth. In the decade after 1961, Sierra Leone instituted a number of new awards, including replacements for former colonial versions. In addition, the Prime Minister of Sierra Leone was able to recommend his country's citizens for appointment to British orders, including the Order of the British Empire. The Sierra Leonean honours system changed again when the country became a republic in 1971, with existing awards replaced and, in 1972, the creation of two orders – the Order of the Republic and the Order ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post-nominal Letters
Post-nominal letters, also called post-nominal initials, post-nominal titles, designatory letters or simply post-nominals, are letters placed after a person's name to indicate that the individual holds a position, academic degree, accreditation, office, military decoration, or honour, or is a member of a religious institute or fraternity. An individual may use several different sets of post-nominal letters, but in some contexts it may be customary to limit the number of sets to one or just a few. The order in which post-nominals are listed after a name is based on rules of precedence and what is appropriate for a given situation. Post-nominal letters are one of the main types of name suffix. In contrast, pre-nominal letters precede the name rather than following it, such as addressing a physician or professor as "Dr. Smith". List Different awards and post-nominal letters are in use in the English-speaking countries. Usage Listing order The order in which post-nominal lette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Republic (Sierra Leone)
The Order of the Republic is the premier order of the state of Sierra Leone. (Access date 28 June 2021) It was established by President Siaka Stevens in 1972, to honour Sierra Leoneans and foreign nationals for distinguished and dedicated service to Sierra Leone. (Access date 28 June 2021) Sierra Leonean awards, including the Order of the Republic, do not have post-nominal titles and, while there are no official abbreviations, the most common used unofficially are GCRSL (Grand Commander), CRSL (Commander) and GORSL (Grand Officer). Classes The order originally had four classes, but currently comprises three: * Grand Commander (GCRSL) * Commander (CRSL) * Grand Officer (GORSL) Insignia The ribbon has three vertical stripes: green, white, and blue, representing the colours of the flag of Sierra Leone. A ceremony to present insignia is undertaken annually by the President of Sierra Leone on Independence Day, 27 April. (Access date 28 June 2021) Notable recipients * Dr. Tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Rokel
The Order of the Rokel is the second order of Sierra Leone, after the Order of the Republic (Sierra Leone), Order of the Republic. (Access date 28 June 2021) It may be awarded to recognize Sierra Leoneans who have distinguished themselves by making valuable contributions to the country in the areas of to the public service, arts and sciences, and philanthropy. The award is normally awarded by the President of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leonean awards, including the Order of the Rokel, do not have post-nominal titles and, while there are no official abbreviations, the most common used unofficially are GCOR (Grand Commander), COR (Commander), GOOR (Grand Officer), OOR (Officer) and MOR (Member). History The Order was founded in 1972 by then-President of Sierra Leone, Siaka Stevens, who created the order with the aim of honoring Sierra Leoneans or foreign nationals for distinguished service to the country. It is named after the Rokel River, the largest river in Sierra Leone. A ceremony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Decoration Of Honour
Decoration may refer to: * Decorative arts * A house painter and decorator's craft * An act or object intended to increase the beauty of a person, room, etc. * An award that is a token of recognition to the recipient intended for wearing Other uses * Cake decorating, the art of making a usually ordinary cake visually interesting * Christmas decoration, festive decorations used at Christmas time * ''Decorations'' (John Ireland), a set of three pieces for piano solo composed in 191213 by John Ireland * Decorator pattern, a design pattern used in object-oriented programming * In-glaze decoration, a method of decorating ceramics - decoration applied before firing ** On-glaze decoration, a method of decorating ceramics - decoration applied after glazing * In-mould decoration, a method of decorating moulded plastics * Interior design, the internal finishing of a building * Link decoration, the style of visual appearance of hyperlinks * Name decoration, a technique used in mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Award Medal
National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, census-designated place * National, Nevada, ghost town * National, Utah, ghost town * National, West Virginia, unincorporated community Commerce * National (brand), a brand name of electronic goods from Panasonic * National Benzole (or simply known as National), former petrol station chain in the UK, merged with BP * National Car Rental, an American rental car company * National Energy Systems, a former name of Eco Marine Power * National Entertainment Commission, a former name of the Media Rating Council * National Motor Vehicle Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1900-1924 * National Supermarkets, a defunct American grocery store chain * National String Instrument Corporation, a guitar company formed to manufacture the first resonator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Presidential Award
The Presidential Award is a decoration established by President Siaka Stevens to honour Sierra Leoneans in recognition of "diligent and dedicated services" to Sierra Leone. (Access date 28 June 2021) History The medal was established in 1972 by President Siaka Stevens, and ranks below the Orders of the Republic and the Rokel. It is awarded in gold and silver classes. A ceremony where the President of Sierra Leone presents the insignia takes place annually on Independence Day, 27 April. (Access date 28 June 2021) (Access date 28 June 2021) Notable recipients Gold * Ahmadiyya Mission, 2013 * Alhaji Alie Menjor Sesay, 2014 – Trade. * Alhaji Alusine Largbo, 2014 – Trade. * Alari Francess Shaw, 2014 – Government. * Brima Mazola Kamara * Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 2013 * Combined Artists Wan Pot Comedians, 2013 * Cordelia Jean Marian Sankoh – Music. * Edmund Foday Kabba, 2013 * Emmerson Bockarie, 2013 * Ernestine Constance Omorlade Macaulay, 2014 – Civil Ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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