The Medal for Military Merit (Togo)
The Medal for Military Merit is a Togolese decoration established in 1988 and awarded to military personnel for courage and sacrifice.
Category: Togo
The Cross of Valor (Togo)
The Cross of Valor is a Togolese decoration established in 1988 and awarded for acts of valor or wounds during war or security operations.
The Cross of Valor is a Togolese decoration established in 1988 (Decreee n°88-131) and bestowed upon military personnel who have demonstrated acts of bravery or have been injured during warfare or public security operations.
In exceptional circumstances, civilians who have shown exceptional valor during military operations may also receive this decoration.
The Order of Academic Palms (Togo)
The Order of Academic Palms is a Togolese decoration awarded for significant contributions to the national education system.
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).