Updated: 22 May, 2006
Liberia
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Order of the Star of Africa Established in 1920 and awarded to natives and foreigners who have rendered distinguished service to the Republic of Liberia or to Africa in the fields of Public Service, Literature, the Arts or Science. The Order has 5 classes: Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander, Officer, and Chevalier. Pictured here is the Commander class. Nov 02 |
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Orders, Decorations and Medals of Liberia Megan
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Ribbons of Liberia Antonio Prieto Barrio
Orders, Decorations, and Medals of Liberia Antiques A to Z
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United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) un.org |
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United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) un.org |
ECOMOG Officers Leave Liberia - The last batch of West African peacekeepers (ECOMOG) who participated in the weapons destruction project in Liberia this effort -- and there were 56 of them -- are leaving the country, and a special ceremony was held at Liberia's Executive Mansion to mark their departure. On behalf of the Secretary-General, his Special Representative in Liberia, Felix C. Downes-Thomas, accepted the Presidential Medal of Honour, which was delivered by the President of Liberia, to "the United Nations, and particularly the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL)". It was awarded in recognition of "their sacrificial and dedicated services towards our peacekeeping and peace-building efforts". Seven officers of the West African peacekeeping force were decorated with the Distinguished Service Officers Medal, while ambassadors from ECOWAS troop-contributing countries to that force were presented with the Presidential Medal of Honour. (Ref: UN Daily Press Briefing by Office of spokesman for Secretary-General, 21 October, 1999)
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Theresa Leigh-Sherman to Receive Medal From Spain Mrs. Theresa Leigh-Sherman, president of the Liberian National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), has been nominated by the Spanish Red Cross Society to receive a gold medal for her praiseworthy actions in favor of the most vulnerable. iberianobserver.com 3 May 06 |
