National Order of Merit (Bhutan)


The National Order of Merit was founded by King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck on 7 November 2008.

Award

It is awarded as reward for distinguished and meritorious services to the state.

Ranks

It is composed of three classes :
The badge of the medal is a medallion with right-profile image of the King, inside an eight-petals stylised flower, itself inside an eight-pointed stylised star, simply hanging from a ribbon. The whole medal is in gold, silver or bronze, according to the rank.
The ribbon of the medal is dark orange with lighter orange borders

Notable recipients