National Order of Merit (Bhutan)

The National Order of Merit was founded by King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck on 7 November 2008.

National Order of Bhutan
Awarded by  Bhutan
TypeOrder
Awarded fordistinguished and meritorious services to the state
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
GradesFirst Class
Second Class
Third Class
Precedence
Next (higher)Royal Order of Bhutan
Next (lower)Order of the Beloved Son of the Dragon

Ribbon bar of the order

Award

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It is awarded as reward for distinguished and meritorious services to the state.

Ranks

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It is composed of three classes :

  • First Class - a chest medal in gold.
  • Second Class - a chest medal in silver.
  • Third Class - a chest medal in bronze.

Insignia

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The badge of the medal is a medallion with right-profile image of the King, inside an eight-petals stylised flower, itself inside an eight-pointed stylised star, simply hanging from a ribbon. The whole medal is in gold, silver or bronze, according to the rank.

The ribbon of the medal is dark orange with lighter orange borders

Notable recipients

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References

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  1. ^ Diplomat Magazine
  2. ^ "Women rocking international trade - Damchae Dem". www.gtpalliance.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.