This is a list of the Orders, Medals and Ribbon awards of the

Federal Republic of Somalia, of which the honours system consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation.

Order of the Somali Star

The title of Order of the Somali Star can be awarded for military gallantry in the service of Somalia. It can be awarded to both civilian and military personnel. The title can also be awarded posthumously if the heroic act costs the recipient his or her life. It may also be awarded to foreign citizens who display exceptional service to the Somali republic, The President of Somalia is the main conferring authority of the award although the Federal Parliament may nominate individuals for the President's consideration.

Description The award comes in grades with the Order of the Leopard (formerly the Knight of the Grand Cross changed due to the adoption of Islam as the state religion) which gold-plated badge to be worn on the band and gold-plated plate to be worn on the left chest; Grand Officer, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon around the neck and plaque to be worn on the left chest; Commander, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon around the neck; Officer, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon with a rosette on the chest; Knight, silver badge to be worn on a ribbon on the chest.

Awards Orders:

Order of the Somali Star

Medals:

Medal for the War with Ethiopia Foundation of the Supreme Revolutionary Council Medal Medal for Military Valour Medal for Military Service Medal for the Ogaden War

+Orders and MedalsAcronymOrder of the Somali StarOSSSomali National Army Order of HonorSNAOHNational Liberation MedalNLMGold Medal for Bravery and ServiceGMBSOrder of Bravery MedalOBMExemplary Performance MedalEPMDefence Superior Service MedalDSSMJoint Command Superior MedalJCSMLand Forces Superior Service MedalLFSSMNavy Forces Superior Service MedalNFSSMAir Forces Superior Service MedalAFSSMLong Service and Good Conduct OrderLSGCODistinguished Conduct OrderDCODistinguished Service MedalDSMPresidential Inauguration MedalPMPeace Support Operations MedalPSMLand Forces Officer MedalLFOMNavy Forces Officer MedalNFOMAir Forces Officer MedalAFOM

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