National Order of Merit (Forestia)
National Order of Merit 栄誉章 (Japanese) Ordem Nacional de Mérito (Portuguese) национальный орден за заслуги (Russian) | |
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Country | Forestia |
Type | State Order |
Eligibility | Forestian citizens and their pets |
Awarded for | Rendering services relevant to Forestia |
Status | Currently awarded |
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Established | 23 January 2023 |
First awarded | 2023 |
The National Order of Merit (Portuguese: Ordem Nacional do Mérito; Japanese: 栄誉章; Russian: национальный орден за заслуги) is the highest award given to civilians in Forestia. The award is presented by the president to individuals and/or pets who have made contributions to the Forestian nation.
The National Order of Merit is the oldest civil award in Forestia, being established on 23 January 2023.
History
The award was created on 23 January 2023 after the passing of incumbent president Lúcia Kitayama's pet dog, who was the first recipient of the award.
Features
Insignia
The order's insignia consists of a white Lebanese cedar in a blue background, with a green outline and 12 yellow stars in a circle arrangement.
Ribbon
The ribbon for the order consists of a blue center with white, yellow, and green bars on either side. The ribbon also prominently features the Lebanese cedar inside a thin white ring.
Recipients
Below is a list of those who have received the award, ranging from pets to citizens of Forestia.
Pets
Nationality | Name | Species / Breed | Date | Comments |
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Forestia | Zorba | N/A | 23 January 2023 | First recipient of this medal in any degree and had the award received posthumously. |
Forestia | Zulu | N/A | 23 January 2023 | Second ever recipient of this medal. Also posthumously. |
Forestia | Zeus | Akita Inu | 23 January 2023 | Third ever recipient of this medal. Also posthumously. |
Forestia | Gamakan Latifi | N/A | 23 January 2023 | Fourth ever recipient. |
Forestia | Bubbles | Betta fish | 23 January 2023 | Fifth ever recipient. |