Order of the Republic (Sierra Leone)
The Order of the Republic is a decoration established by President Siaka Stevens to honour Sierra Leoneans and foreign nationals for distinguished and dedicated service to Sierra Leone.[1][2] It is awarded annually 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 are GCRSL (Grand Commander), CRSL (Commander), ORSL (Officer) and MRSL (Member).[2]
| Order of the Republic | |
|---|---|
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Valuable services to Sierra Leone. |
| Country |  Sierra Leone |
| Presented by | The President of Sierra Leone |
| Established | 1972 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Rokel |
| Next (lower) | Presidential Award |
History
It was established in 1972 by then-President of Sierra Leone, Siaka Stevens, and comprises four classes across both civil and military divisions.
Classes
The order is composed of the following classes of merit:[3][2]
- Grand Commander (GCRSL)
- Commander (CRSL)
- Officer (ORSL)
- Member (MRSL)
Insignia
- The ribbon has three vertical stripes: green, white, and blue, representing the colors of the Flag of Sierra Leone.
Notable recipients
- Francis Minah (GCOR), 1981
- Dr. Thomas Kahota Kargbo (GCOR), 2014[2]
- Samura Matthew Wilson Kamara (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Dr. Bernadette Lahai (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Ibrahim Rassin Bundu (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Victor Bockarie Foh (CRSL), 2014[2]
- General Sir David Julian Richards (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Harold Hanciles J.P. (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Phillipson Humaro Kamara (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Ajibola Emmanuel Manly Spain (CRSL), 2014[2]
- Salman of Saudi Arabia (CRSL), 2017[2]
- Michael von der Schulenburg (GCRSL), 2020[4]
Further reading
References
- "The Handbook of Sierra Leone". Printed. 1980. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- "Sierra Leone Presidential Honours 2014". Politico SL. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- Alie, Joe A. D. (1990). "A new history of Sierra Leone". Macmillan. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- Vanguard, The Patriotic (2020-01-24). "State House: Michael von der Schulenburg honoured". The Patriotic Vanguard. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
External links
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