Order of Kuwait
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| Order of Kuwait | |
|---|---|
Awarded by  Kuwait |
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| Type | Order |
| Awarded for | Outstanding service to the nation |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Established | 16 July 1974 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Mubarak the Great |
The Order of Kuwait (Wisam al-Kuwait) is a award given by the State of Kuwait. It ranks below the Order of Mubarak the Great.[1]
The Order of Kuwait was founded in 1974 by Amir Sabah III. It was reformed and modified in 1991.[1] It is awarded "For outstanding service to the nation".[2]
Grades
The Order of Kuwait is awarded in one of eight grades. In descending order:[2][3]
- Riband of the Special Class
- 1st Class
- Medallion of the Special Class
- Medallion of the 1st Class
- 2nd Class
- 3rd Class
- 4th Class
- 5th Class
Insignia
| Special Class | First Class |
|---|---|
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File:Order of Kuwait (First Class).gif |
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