National Order of the Cedar
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The National Order
of the Cedar (Ordre National du Cèdre) is a prestigious civilian and military award
and Medal
of the Lebanese
Government. This Order is the highest decoration in Lebanon
and is made up of five Grades (highest to lowest):
The Medal itself consists of a five-pointed white enamel gilt-edged Maltese cross
with stylised green and brown enamel cedars of Lebanon
between the arms on a green enamel
laurel wreath
suspension; the face with a central red enamel medallion inscribed in Arabic ‘Lubnan’ (Lebanon) within an inscribed gilt ring; the reverse with a circular central gilt
medallion bearing the red and white enamel national flag of the Republic of Lebanon within an inscribed gilt ring. It has a diameter of 20mm (¾ inch).
The Order was created on the 31 December 1936, but is regulated by the Lebanese Code of Decorations as set out in Decree-Law 122 of 12 June 1959. It is awarded, usually by the President of the Republic of Lebanon, for “great services rendered to Lebanon, for acts of courage and devotion of great moral value, as for years in public service”.
Order (decoration)
An order or order of merit is a visible honour, awarded by a government, dynastic house or international organization to an individual, usually in recognition of distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. The distinction between orders and decorations is somewhat vague, except that most...
of the Cedar (Ordre National du Cèdre) is a prestigious civilian and military award
Award
An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signifiedby trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons...
and Medal
Medal
A medal, or medallion, is generally a circular object that has been sculpted, molded, cast, struck, stamped, or some way rendered with an insignia, portrait, or other artistic rendering. A medal may be awarded to a person or organization as a form of recognition for athletic, military, scientific,...
of the Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
Government. This Order is the highest decoration in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
and is made up of five Grades (highest to lowest):
- Grand Cordon
- Grand Officer
- Commander
- Officer
- KnightKnightA knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
The Medal itself consists of a five-pointed white enamel gilt-edged Maltese cross
Maltese cross
The Maltese cross, also known as the Amalfi cross, is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta and through them came to be identified with the Mediterranean island of Malta and is one of the National symbols of Malta...
with stylised green and brown enamel cedars of Lebanon
Lebanon Cedar
Cedrus libani is a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region.There are two distinct types that are considered to be different subspecies or varieties. Lebanon cedar or Cedar of Lebanon Cedrus libani is a species of cedar native to the mountains of the Mediterranean...
between the arms on a green enamel
Vitreous enamel
Vitreous enamel, also porcelain enamel in U.S. English, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C...
laurel wreath
Laurel wreath
A laurel wreath is a circular wreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of the bay laurel , an aromatic broadleaf evergreen. In Greek mythology, Apollo is represented wearing a laurel wreath on his head...
suspension; the face with a central red enamel medallion inscribed in Arabic ‘Lubnan’ (Lebanon) within an inscribed gilt ring; the reverse with a circular central gilt
Gilding
The term gilding covers a number of decorative techniques for applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold. A gilded object is described as "gilt"...
medallion bearing the red and white enamel national flag of the Republic of Lebanon within an inscribed gilt ring. It has a diameter of 20mm (¾ inch).
The Order was created on the 31 December 1936, but is regulated by the Lebanese Code of Decorations as set out in Decree-Law 122 of 12 June 1959. It is awarded, usually by the President of the Republic of Lebanon, for “great services rendered to Lebanon, for acts of courage and devotion of great moral value, as for years in public service”.
Partial list of recipients
- Carlos Slim HeluCarlos Slim HelúCarlos Slim Helú is a Mexican business magnate and philanthropist who as of 2011 is the richest person in the world, for the second year in a row...
, businessman - KingKing- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
Idris of Libya, Libyan monarch - Boutros Salim AbouNaderBoutros Salim AbouNaderBoutros Salim AbouNader is a former Lebanese civil aviation pilot. He was one of the first four Lebanese pilots to achieve the rank of Captain in any airline, and has worked for Middle East Airlines for over 50 years.In 1951 Boutros began work as an Air Traffic Controller for Beirut airport where...
, Lebanese aviator - Knight, 1975 - Spencer AbrahamSpencer AbrahamEdmund Spencer Abraham is a former United States Senator from Michigan. He served as the tenth United States Secretary of Energy, serving under President George W. Bush. Abraham is one of the founders of the Federalist Society....
, U.S. Secretary of Energy (2001–2005) - Commander, 2004. - Jad Azkoul, Lebanese Classical guitarist - Knight, 1988.
- Ziad R. Beydoun, Lebanese geologist, Professor of Geology at the American University of BeirutAmerican University of BeirutThe American University of Beirut is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionaries in 1866...
- Knight, 1995. - Wissam Boustany, British concert flutist - Knight, 1997.
- Alain F. CarpentierAlain F. CarpentierAlain Frédéric Carpentier M.D. Ph.D. is a French surgeon whom the President of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery calls the father of modern mitral valve repair. He is the recipient of the 2007 Lasker Prize.-Biography:A professor emeritus at Pierre and Marie Curie University, in the...
, French heart surgeon - Commander. - Randa ChahalRanda ChahalRanda Chahal Sabbag also written Sabbagh, , was a Lebanese film director, producer and screen-writer born to an Iraqi mother and Lebanese father....
, Lebanese filmmaker - Knight, 2007. - Abdallah Chahine, Lebanese Pianist, Knight, 1974.
- Max ChayaMaxime ChayaMaxime Edgard Chaya is a sportsman, mountaineer and explorer from Lebanon. On May 15, 2006, he was the first Lebanese to climb Mount Everest, completing the Seven Summits challenge...
, Lebanese Mountain Climber - Knight, 2003 - Officer, 2006. - Edgar ChoueiriEdgar ChoueiriEdgar Y. Choueiri is a Lebanese American plasma physicist and currently President of the Lebanese Academy of Sciences. He is best known for clarifying the role of plasma instabilities in spacecraft electric thrusters , for conceiving and developing new spacecraft propulsion concepts and, more...
, Lebanese-American Scientist, Professor of Applied Physics at Princeton UniversityPrinceton UniversityPrinceton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
- Knight, 2004. - Claude ComairClaude ComairClaude Comair is the founder of DigiPen Institute of Technology and a co-founder of the Nintendo Software Technology Corporation in Redmond, Washington, a subsidiary of Nintendo Co. Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan....
, Co-Founder Nintendo Software Technology, Founder of DigiPen - Commander, 2001. - Georges David Corm, Lebanese Painter - Officer, 1958.
- José CuraJosé CuraJosé Cura is a prominent operatic tenor known for his intense and original interpretations of his characters, notably Verdi’s Otello and Saint-Saëns’ Samson, as well as for his unconventional and innovative concert performances. He is also able to perform high baritone roles with the extended...
, Argentinian Operatic Tenor - Knight, 2000. - Pierre de BanéPierre de BanéPierre de Bané, PC, QC is a Canadian Senator. He was the first person of Arab descent to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons in Matane and next Matapédia—Matane, and is a former member of the Canadian Cabinet....
, Canadian Senator, Officer - 2002. - Constantinos A. Doxiadis, Greek Architect and Urban Planner - Knight, 1958
- Charles ElachiCharles ElachiCharles Asshur Al-Wadad Elachi is the Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory , located in Pasadena, California. He has held this position since May 1, 2001 and also holds professorships in electrical engineering and planetary science at Caltech....
, Lebanese-American Scientist, Director of NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
's Jet Propulsion LaboratoryJet Propulsion LaboratoryJet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center and NASA field center located in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The facility is headquartered in the city of Pasadena on the border of La Cañada Flintridge and Pasadena...
- Officer, 2006. - Michel ElefteriadesMichel ElefteriadesMichel Elefteriades is a Greek-Lebanese politician, artist, producer and businessman. He is noted in the Arab world for his eclectic style, as well as his unorthodox beliefs and opinions, which have generated controversy and ignited passionate responses from his supporters and detractors alike.-...
, Greek-Lebanese politician, artist, producer and businessman - Commander, 2005. - FairuzFairuzNouhad Wadi Haddad , famously known as Fairuz is a Lebanese singer who is widely considered to be the most famous living singer in the Arab world and one of the best known of all time...
, Lebanese Singer - Knight, 1957 - Commander, 1963. - Issam FaresIssam FaresIssam Michael Fares is a prominent Lebanese businessman, a former member of the Lebanese Parliament and served as Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon from 2000 to 2005....
, Lebanese Philanthropist and Financier, Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon - Officer, Grand Officer. - Mustafa Farroukh, Lebanese Painter - Officer, 1954.
- Fouad Mostafa Awad, Egyptian Economist - Officer, 1974.
- Faten HamamaFaten HamamaFaten Hamama is an Egyptian producer and an acclaimed actress of film, television, and theatre. She was regarded for her performances in a range of film genres, from melodramas to historical films and occasional comedies, though her chief successes were romantic dramas...
, Egyptian Actress - Commander, 2001. - Rafic Hariri, Lebanese Prime Minister (1992 to 1998 and 2000–2004) - Commander, 1983 - Grand Cordon, 1996.
- Khaireddine Haseeb, Iraqi Economist - Commander, 2002.
- Taha Hussein, Egyptian Writer.
- Bechara El-Khoury, Lebanese Composer - Knight, 2001.
- Jean-Marie Lustiger, Archbishop of Paris (1981–2005), Cardinal - Grand Cordon.
- Farid G. Mitri, Lebanese Biomedical Researcher, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Mayo ClinicMayo ClinicMayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice and medical research group specializing in treating difficult patients . Patients are referred to Mayo Clinic from across the U.S. and the world, and it is known for innovative and effective treatments. Mayo Clinic is known for being at the top of...
- Officer, 2007. - Pierre MauroyPierre MauroyPierre Mauroy is a French Socialist politician and former Prime Minister under François Mitterrand . Mauroy also served as Mayor of Lille from 1973 to 2001. Mauroy is currently emeritus mayor of Lille.-Biography:...
, French Prime Minister (1981–1984) - Grand Cordon. - Mahathir bin MohamadMahathir bin MohamadTun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad . is a Malaysian politician who was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the post for 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest serving Prime Minister. His political career spanned almost 40 years.Born and raised in Alor Setar, Kedah, Mahathir...
, Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003) - Commander, 2003. - Jacques NasserJacques NasserJacques Nasser is a leading global business executive who currently serves as Chairman of the Board of BHP Billiton. After serving as a Director of BHP Billiton Limited and BHP Billiton Plc since 2006, Mr. Nasser was appointed Chairman of both companies effective 31 March 2010...
, Lebanese-Australian Executive, CEO of Ford Motor Company (1999–2001) - Officer, 2002. - Abbé PierreAbbé PierreLAbbé Pierre, was a French Catholic priest, member of the Resistance during World War II, and deputy of the Popular Republican Movement . He founded in 1949 the Emmaus movement, which has the goal of helping poor and homeless people and refugees...
, French Catholic priest and Humanitarian - Officer. - Edwin Terry Prothro, American Psychologist and Educator, Professor of Psychology at the American University of BeirutAmerican University of BeirutThe American University of Beirut is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionaries in 1866...
- Knight, 1969. - Sir Stephen Henry Roberts, Australian Historian, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney (1947–1967) - Knight, 1961.
- George V. Savvaides, Greek Diplomat - Commander, 2001.
- James SreenanJames SreenanLt. General James Sreenan is a former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces.A native of Ballymote, County Sligo, Sreenan has been a member of the army since 1963, serving initially with the 5th Infantry Battalion, as well as 8th Infantry Battalion and 20th Infantry Battalion FCA...
- Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence ForcesIrish Defence ForcesThe armed forces of Ireland, known as the Defence Forces encompass the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and Reserve Defence Force.The current Supreme Commander of the Irish Defence forces is His Excellency Michael D Higgins in his role as President of Ireland...
(2004–2007) - Commander, 2000. - M. Denis Vienot, President of Caritas (charity)Caritas (charity)Caritas Internationalis is a confederate of 164 Roman Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide....
Internationalis, the Catholic relief organization - Officer, 2007. - Jean Misak Belian, General Inspector, In The Lebanese Government General Inspection Department, 2006, (1955–2006).
- Shahantoukhd, Lebanese-Armenian Writer, and Community contributor, 2007.
- Pierre Shamesian, Lebanese-Armenian Comedy Actor, 2007.
- Col. Larry R. Williams, USMC 1983, Commanding Officer, 10th U.S. Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps political liaison to Lebanese government during bombing of the U.S. Marine Barracks, Beirut. - Officer 1983
- Maj. General Stanisław F. Wozniak, Poland, FC UNIFIL - Commander. 1997
- Maj. General Paolo GeromettaPaolo GeromettaMajor General Paolo Gerometta was born in Venice on September 7, 1955 and his origins are from Anduins, a small village in the Val D’Arzino . Major General Paolo Gerometta is married to Mrs...
, Italy,UNIFIL SWC and JTF-L Commander, Knight - 2010. - The Most Reverend Bishop Salim GhazalSalim GhazalSalim Ghazal was a bishop in the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. He was the auxiliary bishop of the Patriarchate of Antioch from 2001-2005.-Biography:...
, Melkite Bishop and Champion of Co-Existence in Lebanon, Commander - 2011.
External links
- http://www.presidency.gov.lb/PresidentoftheRepublic/Awsima/Pages/default.aspx
- http://www.lebarmy.gov.lb/English/MainOrder2.asp