TheRepublic ofNamibia 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These honours and awards superseded those used by the then territory ofSouth West Africa before independence in 1990.
The following orders are conferred by the President of Namibia:[4]
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Most AncientOrder of the Welwitschia mirabilis (1995- ) — for the President and other heads of state..png)
Most Brilliant Order of the Sun (1995 -) — for meritorious service..png)
Most Excellent Order of the Eagle (1995 -) — for diplomatic services..png)
Order of the Mukorob (1995 -) — for meritorious military service..png)
Most Distinguished Order of Namibia (1995 -) — for meritorious service.
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 colonial administration.
TheNamibian Defence Force has the following decorations and medals:
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Namibian Cross for Bravery: Gold.png)
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Silver.png)
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Bronze---
Campaign Medal — for service in military operations, e.g. inDemocratic Republic of Congo.
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..png)
Commendation Medal (Silver)
Operation Mandume campaign Medal[5]— Awarded to NDF Personnel that participated in antiUNITA cross border operations.---
NDF 30 Years Service Medal: — for 30 years service in the NDF.
NDF 20 Years Service Medal: — for 20 years service in the NDF.
NDF 10 Years Service Medal: Bronze — for 10 years service in the NDF.---
TheNamibian Army has the following decorations and medals:
Army Pioneer Medal[6]— Awarded to Army personnel that were the pioneers of the Army in 1990
Army 10 years service Medal[7]
Army 20 years service Medal[8]TheNamibian Navy has the following decorations and medals:
Navy General Service Medal
Southern Cross Medal[10]
Navy Cross Medal[11]
Gold Star Medal[12]
Achievement Medal[14]
Navy Fleet Marine Medal
Navy Unit Commendation Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Excellence MedalTheNamibian Air Force has the following decorations and medals:
Air Force Commander's Exemplary Medal
Air Cadre Medal
Air Force Longevity Medal
TheNamibian Police Force has the following decorations and medals[18]
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