The Republic of Namibia has an honours system comprising orders, medals, military decorations, and police decorations. Legislation also provides for the establishment of decorations and medals for the intelligence service,[1] the prisons service,[2] and the fire services.[3]
These honours and awards superseded those used by the then territory of South West Africa before independence in 1990.
The following orders are conferred by the President of Namibia:[4]
Independence Medal (1995) — to commemorate the independence of Namibia in 1990.
Liberation Medal (1995) — for services connected with the liberation of Namibia from South African administration.
The Namibian Defence Force has the following decorations and medals:
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Gold
Namibian Cross for Bravery: Silver---
Campaign Medal — for service in military operations, e.g. in East Timor and Sierra Leone.
Medal of Honour — presented to the next-of-kin of NDF personnel who are killed on service.
Commendation Medal — Awarded to NDF officers of ranks of Colonel and above, recognition of exceptional service, loyalty and diligence.
Operation Mandume campaign Medal[5]— Awarded to NDF Personnel that participated in anti UNITA cross border operations.---
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The Namibian Army has the following decorations and medals:
Army Pioneer Medal[6]— Awarded to Army personnel that were the pioneers of the Army in 1990
Army 10 years service Medal[7]
Army 20 years service Medal[8]The Namibian Navy has the following decorations and medals:
The Namibian Air Force has the following decorations and medals:
Air Force Commander's Exemplary Medal
Air Cadre Medal
Air Force Longevity Medal
The Namibian Police Force has the following decorations and medals[18]
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