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,(Access date 28 June 2021) 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 Reginald Eleady-Cole (GCOR) Thomas Kahota Kargbo (GCOR), 2014 Francis Minah (GCOR), 1981 Ibrahim Rassin Bundu (CRSL), 2014 Victor Bockarie Foh (CRSL), 2014 Harold Hanciles J.P. (CRSL), 2014 Phillipson Humaro Kamara (CRSL), 2014 Samura Matthew Wilson Kamara (CRSL), 2014 Bernadette Lahai (CRSL), 2014 General Sir David Julian Richards (CRSL), 2014 King Salman of Saudi Arabia (CRSL), 2017 Michael von der Schulenburg (GCRSL), 2020 Ajibola Emmanuel Manly Spain (CRSL), 2014
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of Sierra Leone Order of the Rokel Presidential Award
References
External links Republic of Sierra Leone: Order of the Republic