| 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 (lower) | Order of the Rokel Presidential Award |
The Order of the Republic is the premier order of the state of Sierra Leone.[1] It was established by President Siaka Stevens in 1972,[2] to honour Sierra Leoneans and foreign nationals for distinguished and dedicated service to Sierra Leone.[3][4]
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).[1]
The order originally had four classes,[5] but currently comprises three:[6][1]
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.[6][1]