The Grand Order of National Merit (Khmer: គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសជាតូបការ) was founded by King Norodom Sihanouk on 5 October 1995. It is awarded in one class to foreign Heads of State and to Cambodian nationals who have performed exceptional services to the nation.[1][2][3]
| Grand Order of National Merit គ្រឿងឥស្សរិយយសជាតូបការ | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the Order, private collection. | |
Awarded by  King of Cambodia | |
| Type | Order |
| Established | 5 October 1995 |
| Eligibility | Foreign Head of State and Cambodian nationals who have performed exceptional services to the nation. |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Sovereign | Norodom Sihamoni |
| Grades | One |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1996 |
| Total inductees | 5 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None (Highest) |
| Next (lower) | Royal Order of Cambodia |
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Recipients
edit- H.E. Professor Dr. CHHIN Seyha (2023)
- Kao Kim Hourn (2015)
- Chea Sim (2007)
- Bour Kry (2007)
- Norodom Ranariddh (2001)
- Hun Sen (1996)
References
edit- ^ "ODM of Cambodia: Royal Order of Cambodia". www.medals.org.uk.
- ^ Sylvester, J. The Orders and Medals of Cambodia and Laos, 1986: pp. 5-8.
- ^ Geoffrey Oldham & Brett Delahunt (2004). "Cambodian Decorations of Honor". Milymen Books. ISBN 9780473097998., pp.17-25.
External links
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