Draft:Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus

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Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus
TypeOrder of merit
Country Cyprus
GrandmasterPresident of Cyprus
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Makarios III
Next (lower)’’none’’

Ribbon of the order

The Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus[1] (Greek: Τάγμα Αξίας της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας) is the oldest order of merit and second highest award awarded by Cyprus.[2] [3][4]It was established in 1960[5] after Cypriot Independence. [6]

Grades[edit]

The Order of Merit is awarded in the following five grades:[7][3]

  • Grand Cross[8]
  • Grand Commander
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cyprus Embassy Newsletter. Embassy of Cyprus, Press & Information Office. 1997.
  2. ^ www.mof.gov.cy
  3. ^ a b "Orders and Distinctions | Προεδρία της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας |". www.presidency.gov.cy (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  4. ^ "ODM of Cyprus: Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus". www.medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  5. ^ "Order of Merit of the Republic of Cyprus". wawards.org. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  6. ^ www.presidency.gov.cy
  7. ^ www.cyi.ac.cy
  8. ^ "https://www.researchgate.net/figure/President-of-Cyprus-Demetris-Christofi-presented-the-Grand-Cross-of-the-Order-of-Merit_fig4_378470108". {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)

Category:Orders, decorations, and medals of Cyprus Category:Awards established in 1960 Category:1960 establishments in Cyprus