Order of the Solomon Islands
The Order of the Solomon Islands is an Order of Merit of the Solomon Islands. It was established under Royal Warrant in 1981 and amended on 5 October 1982.[1] It is composed of three grades:
- Star of Solomon Islands (SSI)
- Cross of the Solomon Islands (CSI)
- Solomon Islands Medal (SIM)
| Order of the Solomon Islands | |
|---|---|
| Country |  |
| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Contribution and dedication of time, energy and resources to advance the well being of the people of Solomon Islands |
| Post-nominals | various according to grade |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1981 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
This order is awarded to civilians or members of the armed forces, when a courageous act is involved.
References
- "Orders, Decorations and Medals - Medals by Country - Medals of Solomon Islands". Jeanpaulleblanc.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
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