The Order of Academic Palms (Togo)
The Order of Academic Palms is a Togolese decoration awarded for significant contributions to the national education system.
Category: Ghana
The National Order of Merit (Togo)
The National Order of Merit is a Togolese decoration awarded for distinguished service in the public, private, or military.
The Order of Mono
The Order of Mono is the highest order of chivalry in Togo. It is conferred upon Togolese civilians and military personnel.
Founded in Togo in 1961, the Order of Mono is awarded for distinguished service to the nation and contributions to the promotion of national unity, democracy, and development. It is named after the Mono River, which flows through Togo and forms part of its border with Benin.
The Order of Mono was established on September 2, 1961, by President Sylvanus Olympio. It has five grades:
- Grand Cross
- Grand Officer
- Commander
- Officer
- Knight
Only a limited number of Togolese citizens can be appointed to, and hold, each grade at any one time. The grade of Knight is limited to 1000 Togolese, 500 for Officer, 100 for Commander, 50 for Grand Officer and 10 for Grand Cross. Honorary awards, given to foreign nationals, do not count towards these limits.
The Order of Mono Design
Crafted in silver gilt with white and green enamels. On the obverse side, a circular central medallion displays the arms of the Togolese Republic, encircled by a green enamel ring inscribed with “Republique Togolaise” (Togolese Republic).
The reverse side features a plain gilt surface with a circular central medallion bearing the inscription “Travail Liberté Patrie” (Work, Liberty, Country).
The Order of the Star of Ghana
The Order of the Star of Ghana is a Ghanaian award given to individuals who have helped the cause of the country.
- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 1 July 1960
- Country: Ghana
The Order of the Star of Ghana is the second-highest honor conferred by the Government of Ghana upon individuals who have contributed significantly to the country.
Those bestowed with this award are honored during a state ceremony presided over by the President of the Republic.
Previously the highest national honor, the Order of the Star of Ghana was succeeded by the Grand Order of the Star and Eagles of Ghana on June 23, 2008.
The order has three grades:
- Companion (CSG) – Honorary Division, Civil Division.
- Officer (OSG) – Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division.
- Member (MSG) – Honorary Division, Civil Division, Military Division, Police Division.
The Order of the Star of Ghana Design
The badge comprises a star with seven bold points centered around an eagle and a five-pointed star.
The ribbon features three colors: green, yellow, and red.