Order of the Somali Star
Order of the Leopard variant
TypeMedal for highest degree of distinction
Awarded forActs of military gallantry
Dedication and fidelity to the Somali Republic
Country Somalia
Presented by President of Somalia
Government of Somalia
EligibilitySomali and foreign citizens
Ribbon
StatusActive
Established12 February 1961
First awarded1965 - Major General Daud Abdulle Hirsi (posthumously)
Precedence
Next (higher)None

The Order of the Somali Star is the highest distinction award for military gallantry in Somalia. The Order of the Somali Star has been awarded to members of the Somali Armed Forces and foreign citizens who have conducted and exhibited great fidelity to the Somali Republic. It has been issued mainly during the Ogaden War to military and police officers posthumously.

History

The Order of the Somali Star was established by the Government of Somalia and was named in honour of the Somali flag, a sky blue field emblazoned with a white singular central star, the award was established the year after that Somalia became a republic in 1961 by the founding father and first President of Somalia, Aden Adde. The award can be worn as a necklet, medal or a sash.

Statute

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.[1]

Recipients

The vast majority of recipients of this award are Somali military officers and enlisted soldiers who died in service to Somalia, however there are foreign dignitaries who received this award due to their exceptional service to the Somali state.

Mohamed Siad Barre who was issued the Order in 1979 by the Supreme Revolutionary Council by the Politburo following the 10 year anniversary of the XHKS Revolution.

Individuals

Military personnel

Foreign dignitaries

See also

References

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  6. ^ UPITN 10 5 78 PRESIDENT SADAT MEETS NIMEIRY AND BARRE, retrieved 2022-02-16
  7. ^ "We have served our Somali brothers as required by our brotherhood; our solidarity will continue". Presidency Of The Republic Of Turkey. 25 January 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  8. ^ Bilo je časno živjeti s Titom. RO Mladost, RO Prosvjeta, Zagreb, February 1981. (pg. 102)
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